The efficacy of pig trotter lotus root soup

The trotter is the part of the pig's body that exercises most frequently, so compared to other parts, the trotter meat is firmer, tenderer, and has a more unique taste. Especially in Guangdong, pig's trotters are a home-cooked delicacy that every household makes. Its beauty-enhancing effect is welcomed by many beauty-loving women. In fact, adding some lotus root when making pig's trotter soup is also a good choice. So what are the benefits of pig trotter lotus root soup?

Lotus root and pork trotter soup is a dish made with lotus root and other main ingredients. It is a famous dish in Guangdong Province and belongs to the Cantonese cuisine. The white and tender lotus root turns pink after being cooked, and its nature also changes from "cool" to "warm", which can nourish yin and blood. Plus the rich collagen in pig's trotters nourishes both inside and out.

Lotus root and pork trotter soup is a beauty product highly recommended by Cantonese people. It has the effect of replenishing blood, removing blood stasis and beautifying. Lotus root and pork trotter soup is one of the home-cooked recipes. It uses lotus root and pork trotter as the main ingredients. The cooking process is boiling, and the difficulty is medium.

1. Production method

1. Wash and cut the pig's feet into sections, cut the lotus root into 7-9 cm dices, and smash the garlic and ginger with a kitchen knife.

2. Boil water in a pot. When the water boils, pour the pig's feet in and cook for another three minutes, then filter out.

3. Pour cooking oil into the pot, wait for one minute, then pour the pig's feet in and stir-fry over high heat for 5 minutes.

4. Pour all the ingredients into the pressure cooker, cook over high heat for 15 minutes and then over low heat for 10 minutes. Sprinkle some green onions when serving.

2. Tips

1. It is best to use the front hoof, that is, the pig's trotter. Compared with the pig's hind feet, the front feet have thinner bones, more meat, and are rich in gelatin, making them more suitable for cooking;

2. If you have time, it is better to cook it slowly over low heat in a clay pot.

3. Lotus roots are divided into three types: red lotus root, white lotus root and twisted lotus root. The red lotus root is slender in shape, with a brown and rough skin. It contains more starch and less water. It is sticky but not crispy, making it suitable for making soup. The white lotus root is plump, tender and smooth in appearance. It is silvery white in color, tender and juicy in texture, and has a strong sweet taste. It is best eaten raw. The twisted lotus root is pink in color, rough in appearance, and contains more starch. It is best eaten cooked (excerpted from the Internet).

3. Tips for eating lotus root and pork trotter soup

1. Clearing heat and cooling blood: Lotus root is cold in nature when used raw, and has the effect of clearing heat and cooling blood, and can be used to treat febrile diseases; lotus root is sweet and liquid, and is especially beneficial for those with fever, thirst, epistaxis, hemoptysis, and bleeding.

2. Laxative and antidiarrheal, invigorating the spleen and appetizing: Lotus root contains mucus protein and dietary fiber, which can combine with bile salts in the human body, cholesterol and triglycerides in food, and make them excreted from the feces, thereby reducing the absorption of lipids. Lotus root exudes a unique fragrance and also contains tannins, which have certain effects on strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea. It can increase appetite, promote digestion, stimulate the appetite and strengthen the stomach. It is beneficial for people with poor appetite and loss of appetite to recover their health.

3. The collagen protein in pig's trotters can be converted into gelatin during the cooking process. It can bind a lot of water, thereby effectively improving the body's physiological functions and the water storage function of skin tissue cells, preventing premature wrinkles on the skin and delaying skin aging;

4. Pig's trotters have a certain auxiliary effect on patients with frequent limb fatigue, leg cramps, numbness, gastrointestinal bleeding, hemorrhagic shock and ischemic encephalopathy. It also helps the growth and development of adolescents and slows down the rate of osteoporosis in middle-aged and elderly women.

5. Pig's trotters are rich in collagen, which can promote hair growth, prevent progressive muscular dystrophy, improve coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease, and have a certain effect on gastrointestinal bleeding and dehydration shock.