In our country, Beijing cabbage appeared relatively recently. But in China, she has long won the hearts of even the most demanding gourmets. And not in vain, because the beneficial properties of Beijing cabbage are largely preserved even when cooked. In addition, from this useful product you can cook a variety of varieties of dishes: pickled dishes, hot dishes and fresh salads.
Useful properties of Beijing cabbage
This unique plant contains a huge amount of ascorbic acid, protein and vitamin C (four times more than in white cabbage). "Beijing" is rich in vitamins B1, B6, B2, A, PP and C, saturated with lysine and citric acid, necessary for the normal functioning of the human body. Its deficiency can cause malaise, fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and slow hair growth. Lysine helps to eliminate harmful proteins and cleanse the blood. The beneficial properties of Beijing cabbage allow the use of this product for medicinal purposes. For example, it is recommended to use it daily for people who have problems with the cardiovascular system, as well as suffering from radiation sickness. In folk medicine, this plant treats acne, insomnia, scabies, asthma, mastopathy and some inflammation. Useful properties of Beijing cabbage are the presence of lactucin - a trace element that normalizes blood pressure and improves metabolism. Freshly squeezed juice of this valuable plant is an excellent helper in the fight against gastritis. Also, "Beijing" is indicated for patients with atherosclerosis, arthritis, gout, anemia.
Dishes from Beijing cabbage. Recipes
Salad
To prepare the food you will need the following components: Beijing cabbage, boiled chicken breast, two tomatoes and Bulgarian pepper. You also need a bunch of green onions, 200 gr. cheese, a spoonful of
lemon juice, 100 gr. mayonnaise and ground pepper.
Cooking
Dice the boiled breast. Wash and chop cabbage. Chop the onion. Dice the tomatoes and pepper. Grate the cheese. In a separate bowl, mix lemon juice, mayonnaise and pepper. Combine all the ingredients and season them with the sauce. Mix everything well. The meal is ready.
Peking Shrimp Vegetables
Dishes from Beijing cabbage, the photos of which are presented, are very tasty and healthy. This applies to the following dish, for the preparation of which you will need: 300 gr. mushrooms, carrots, sweet and hot peppers, ginger root, a spoonful of brandy, the same amount of soy sauce, a few pinches of sugar, a little salt, sesame and vegetable oil. You will also need 300 gr. shrimp and Beijing cabbage.
Cooking
Fry the mushrooms in a pan. Cut the pepper into thin strips. Grate carrots on a Korean grater. Lightly fry the hot pepper and ginger root in a pan (for those who like hot), add paprika, mushrooms and carrots. Stir everything and let it simmer under the lid over low heat. Add salt and pepper. Chop the cabbage finely. Peel the shrimp. Fry seafood and Beijing lightly in oil. Add vegetables, soy sauce, sugar and stew for a couple of minutes.
Enjoy your meal.