Tomorrow Bailu, it is recommended that middle-aged and elderly people: eat 2 meat, eat 2 vegetables, drink 2 soups, do 2 things, and spend Autumn and Winter healthily.

Down with white dew tomorrow! Aunt Zhang from Wuhan brought "2 meat, 2 dishes, 2 soup" to the table, and her children: This is what autumn should be like

I went to the community vegetable market this morning and saw Aunt Zhang picking sea bass in front of the aquatic stall from afar. The gills were bright red and the fish eyes were shiny. The boss was still flapping when he claimed it. "Tomorrow it's Bailu, I have to make a health meal for my wife and my daughter who are here to visit," Aunt Zhang asked the boss to scrape the scales while muttering to me, "Look, when autumn comes, the duck meat is fat and the lotus root is crispy. If you don't take this time to replenish it, how can you withstand the wet and coldness of Wuhan in winter!"

Not that, the older generation always says, "White Dew is on the autumnal equinox, it is cooler every night." Tomorrow, September 7th will be White Dew. There are fewer people wearing short-sleeved sleeves on the street, so they have to wrap a thin coat when going out in the morning and evening. For us middle-aged and elderly people, this solar term is more accurate than an alarm clock, and our bodies have long been looking forward to the food that "put on weight in autumn but not dry". Today I will follow Aunt Zhang’s recipe to see how to eat and live in Bailu health, so that the whole family can live in autumn and winter well.

First meat: stewed with radish with duck meat, the "mold-pressed vegetables" of Wuhan people in autumn

Aunt Zhang said that she stewed duck meat every year, "'duck' and 'pu' are homophones. After eating it, it can suppress the heat of autumn and the unhappiness of the year." A few days ago, she picked half a duck in the supermarket. The meat was tight and not dry. This morning, she went to the vegetable stall downstairs to dig a white radish - "The radish was just pulled out of the field and it was very watery. People in Wuhan know that 'radish is as good as ginseng'. When stewed with duck meat, it was completely greasy. The soup was fresh and the eyebrows were lost!"

There is a tip for making this dish. Aunt Zhang specifically reminded: "The duck meat must be blanched first, add a spoonful of cooking wine to remove the fishy smell. After blanching, rinse the blood foam with warm water, and the stewed soup will be clear. Don't worry when stir-frying sugar. Blister the rock sugar when it melts, then add the duck meat until the golden butter is shiny, and the fragrance will come out immediately. Finally, add the radish and stew for 40 minutes. Sprinkle some red pepper diced before it comes out of the pot. It looks good and enhances the flavor. My old man can drink two big bowls every time!"

The second meat: steamed sea bass, the "Autumn fat king" whose eyebrows are so fresh

"The autumn wind blows, and the perch is fat." The perch picked by Aunt Zhang weighs two pounds. The boss said that it had just been transported from Liangzihu. "My daughter loves to eat steamed fish the most. She says this will not cause heat and can also replenish protein." Aunt Zhang said with a smile, "Making steamed fish is very simple. You don't need to add too many seasonings. The original flavor is the freshest. A few cuts are made on the back of the fish, and some green onions and ginger are stuffed into the belly. Steam for 10 minutes. It is just old and tender, and it can be eaten by children and the elderly."

She also taught me a "secret to improve freshness": "The steamed fish should be poured out the water on the plate, and the water has a fishy smell. Then cut some green onions, ginger and garlic, splash it with hot oil, and the fragrance will come out immediately. Drink some light soy sauce and steamed fish soy sauce without adding chicken essence, the umami flavor of the fish itself is enough. Every time I make this dish, my daughter can eat an extra bowl of rice, saying it is better than what is cooked in the restaurant!"

The first dish: cold lotus root, crisp and refreshing "Autumn Freshness"

"Lotus is a treasure, and eating lotus root is the most nourishing for people." The lotus root in Aunt Zhang's hand is pink lotus root, with a white skin and no mud in the lotus holes. "The lotus root before and after the white dew is the sweetest, and it is the most refreshing to eat when it is cold, and then the rice is served." She said while peeling the lotus root, "It should be thinner when cutting the lotus root slices, and blanch it for too long. Put the water in the pot for 30 seconds and then take it out. After the cold water, it will be crispy and strong. Add some sugar and vinegar to the seasoning, which is sweet and sour. When my wife drinks, this dish can be used as a 'storing dish', and it will be a plate in a while!"

Aunt Zhang also reminded: "Don't put the lotus root slices too long. Soaking them in clean water can prevent oxidation and darkening. The seasoning should be prepared in advance, mix salt, vinegar, light soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic evenly, and pour it on the lotus root slices, which is simple and delicious. Sometimes I will add some coriander to make it more appetizing. Eating this in autumn can relieve dry mouth and tongue, which is much healthier than eating snacks!"

The second dish: pumpkin, sweet potato, millet porridge, the "health porridge" that warms the heart

"Autumn is here, the pumpkin is pretty", Aunt Zhang chose the old pumpkin with golden skin, and you will know it is very good by pinching it with your nails. "I have to cook a pot of pumpkin sweet potato millet porridge every morning, which warms the stomach and nourishes people." She cut the pumpkin into thin slices and cuts the sweet potato into small pieces. "The millet must be washed in advance, and wait until the pumpkin and sweet potatoes are soft before adding millet. Cook until the porridge becomes thicker and the rice grains bloom. Add a few dates and rock sugar, which are sweet and can be drunk two bowls without eating vegetables."

Aunt Zhang said that this porridge has another advantage: "My wife has a bad stomach and is prone to bloating in autumn. Drinking this porridge is very comfortable. Pumpkin can strengthen the spleen and stomach, sweet potatoes can relieve the stomach and intestines, and millet nourish the stomach. Cooking the three together is more effective than taking medicine. Sometimes I will put the porridge in a thermos cup and let him drink it when he goes out for a walk. It is warm and comfortable all over."

The first soup: yam stewed chicken soup, a must-drink "Shenxian Soup" that you must drink in white dew

"Yam is the 'food of immortals', and it is the most nourishing to eat in autumn." The yam in Aunt Zhang's hand is an iron stick yam, which is thin and long, with many roots on the surface. "I bought an old hen yesterday. Today I stewed yam chicken soup. Drink yam chicken soup with white dew. It is a good luck and can nourish the body." She cut the chicken into pieces, peeled and cut it into pieces. "The chicken soup should be stewed with warm water. After boiling on high heat, turn to low heat, simmer for 1 hour, and then add the yam to stew for 20 minutes. The yam is soft and glutinous, the chicken is crispy and rotten, and the soup is not greasy at all."

Aunt Zhang also added some small ingredients: "Put a few dates and wolfberry in the soup to replenish qi and nourish blood. My daughter always drinks two bowls every time she comes. She said that this soup is better than the medicinal soup she drank outside. Add some salt and pepper before the pot to enhance the flavor, and there is no need to add other seasonings. The original flavor is the most nourishing. Drinking this soup in autumn can relieve autumn dryness and enhance resistance. It is not easy to catch a cold in winter."

The second soup: Tremella and pear soup, the "autumn dryness" that is sweet and moist and reduces fire

"Autumn is dry, so you need to drink more pear soup." Aunt Zhang chose the pears that are big and sweet, with smooth skin and no spots. "I soaked Tremella for 3 hours in advance, and then tore it into small flowers after soaking. Peel the pear and cut it into pieces. The core should be removed, otherwise it will be bitter." She put Tremella, pear, lotus seeds and dates into the pot and added enough water. "Bring to a high heat and boil it for 1 hour, and finally add rock sugar and cook until the rock sugar melts. This soup is sweet and not greasy. I have to drink a bowl every afternoon to moisten my throat and replenish hydration."

Aunt Zhang also said: "You should choose the yellow one of the Tremella, and don't choose the too white one. The too white one may be smoked with sulfur. It is best to choose snow pear, which has more moisture and high sweetness, and the stewed soup is sweeter. It is easy to cough in autumn. Drinking this soup can relieve cough and is more effective than taking medicine. I will also put the soup in a glass bottle and give it to my neighbors. Everyone can take health together. How good is it!"

Bai Lu health care, it is more important to do these two things well

In addition to eating, Aunt Zhang also pays special attention to "wearing" and "mood". "Don't reveal your body in white dew." She always wears a knitted cardigan when she goes out in the morning. "The temperature difference between morning and evening is large. Wear a thin coat. You can take it off when it is hot and you can wear it when it is cold, so it is not easy to catch a cold. When the sun is strong at noon, take off the coat and don't sweat. After sweating, you can easily catch a cold. You must cover your thin quilt at night, cover your belly and shoulders well, and don't expose it, otherwise you will easily have diarrhea."

Mood care is also very important. Aunt Zhang goes for a walk in the community park every morning and dances square dance with the old sisters. "Autumn is easy to be 'sad for autumn'. A bad mood is not good for the body. I chat and dance with the old sisters every day, and forget about my worries. Sometimes I go to the vegetable market to buy some fresh vegetables, and go home to make delicious food. I am also happy to see my family eat happily. When I feel good, my body will naturally be better, which is more effective than any supplements."

Tomorrow will be Bai Lu. You might as well follow Aunt Zhang’s recipe to make a health meal for your family, wear warm clothes, and keep a good mood. Autumn is a season of harvest and a good time to maintain health. Only by maintaining your body can you spend autumn and winter happily and welcome next spring. What are the customs of Bailu in your house? What dishes do you like to eat? Welcome to chat in the comment section, let’s take good care of our health and spend autumn and winter together!