Yam and red bean porridge, candied yam, white hyacinth bean and yam porridge, three-ingredient porridge, steamed yam

179. Yam and Red Bean Porridge

[Raw Material Selection]

50 grams of yam, 30 grams of red beans, and a pinch of salt.

[Scientific Production]

(1) Rinse the red beans thoroughly; peel and slice the yam.

(2) Place a pot on the stove, add an appropriate amount of water and red beans, and cook until half-cooked.

Once cooked, add the washed yam slices and cook until the porridge is done. It can be eaten for breakfast in the morning.

You can also add 50 grams of white rice to cook together to make yam, red bean and rice porridge.

[Characteristics of the finished product]

Salty and savory, thoroughly cooked.

[Weight Loss Efficacy]

Yam, also known as Dioscorea opposita or Dioscorea glutinosa, can be eaten as a staple food or during weight loss.

As a complementary food. Yam is low in fat, similar to Chinese cabbage, containing [amount missing] per 100 grams.

0.2 grams, water content is 75.2 grams per 100 grams, protein is 161 grams, carbohydrates...

21.5g of compound, 4mg of calcium, 60mg of phosphorus, 0.6mg of iron, vitamins

It contains 0.05 mg of vitamin B₁ and 0.03 mg of vitamin B₂, and also contains starch, which can increase satiety.

The goal is to achieve weight loss and fitness.

Yam is rich in fiber, choline, mucilage, and other components. The benefits of eating yam...

It has many uses; it can supply the human body with a large amount of mucoprotein. Mucoprotein is a polysaccharide.

This mixture of proteins has special health benefits for the human body and can help prevent cardiovascular disease.

Systemic fat deposition helps maintain blood vessel elasticity and prevents premature atherosclerosis.

This reduces subcutaneous fat accumulation and helps prevent obesity.

Yam also contains digestive enzymes that can promote the breakdown of proteins and starches.

It is a health supplement for people with indigestion and can also promote metabolism and reduce excess fat.

Red beans contain protein, fat, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamins B₁ and B₂.

It has the effects of promoting diuresis, reducing swelling, detoxifying, and draining pus.

180. Candied Yam

[Raw Material Selection]

300g yam, 60g red bean paste, a little sugar and flour, 500g salad oil.

[Scientific Production]

(1) Wash the yam, cut it into 3 cm long sections, blanch it in boiling water and drain.

Drain the water, then use a bamboo skewer to make a hole in the cut surface and fill the hole with red bean paste.

Press the hole with dry powder. Fill each one with red bean paste and set aside.

(2) Heat a wok over high heat, add salad oil, and when the oil reaches 60% heat, add the yam and fry.

Fry until golden brown, then remove and drain excess oil.

(3) Leave some oil in the wok, add white sugar, and stir-fry until the sugar turns a deep reddish-brown color and bubbles.

Then pour in the yam pieces, ensuring all the yams are coated with the sugar syrup. Spread a thin layer of syrup on a flat plate.

Add oil, place the yam pieces in a dish, and serve with cooled boiled water.

[Characteristics of the finished product]

Sweet and fragrant, soft and tender.

[Weight Loss Efficacy]

Yam is low in fat and rich in fiber, choline, and mucilage, which can increase satiety.

It reduces abdominal fat accumulation, promotes metabolism, and reduces excess fat.

Fat can help with weight loss and improve health.

Red beans are diuretic, reduce swelling, detoxify, and expel pus. The "Compendium of Materia Medica" states that "long-term consumption of red beans leads to weight loss."

The combination of yam and red bean paste enhances its weight-loss benefits. This dish is an excellent choice for obese individuals looking to lose weight.

181. White Hyacinth Bean and Yam Porridge

[Raw Material Selection]

30g fresh yam, 10g white hyacinth bean, 20g white rice, a small amount of white sugar.

[Scientific Production]

(1) Wash the white rice and white lentils thoroughly; wash the fresh yam, peel it, and slice it.

(2) Place a pot on the fire, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil, then add rice and white lentils.

Put the ingredients in a pot and cook until half-cooked. Then add yam slices and cook until thoroughly cooked. Add a small amount of white sugar and serve for breakfast.

[Characteristics of the finished product]

Sweet and viscous

[Weight Loss Efficacy]

Yam is rich in fiber, choline, mucilage, and other components, which can prevent heart disease.

Fat deposition in the vascular system reduces subcutaneous fat accumulation and increases satiety.

White hyacinth beans have the effects of strengthening the spleen, removing dampness, and relieving summer heat.

182. Three-Ingredient Congee

[Raw Material Selection]

100g raw yam, 60g raw Job's tears, 20g persimmon frost.

[Scientific Production]

(1) Wash the raw herbs; crush the Job's tears into coarse residue; chop the persimmon frost.

(2) Place a pot on the stove, add an appropriate amount of water, yam, and Job's tears, and cook until tender.

Add the persimmon frost, stir it into the porridge until dissolved, and serve as breakfast.

[Characteristics of the finished product]

Slightly sweet, thick.

[Weight Loss Efficacy]

Job's tears contain protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamin B₁, amino acids, and Job's tears extract.

Coixol, coixenolide, and steroidal compounds, among others, have spleen-strengthening, dampness-removing, and diuretic effects.

It has anti-cancer properties and is beneficial for weight loss.

Yam can provide the human body with a large amount of mucoprotein, which is a polysaccharide protein.

White can prevent fat deposition in the cardiovascular system, maintain blood vessel elasticity, and reduce [fat buildup].

It reduces subcutaneous fat deposition, preventing obesity. It also contains high levels of fiber, which helps with bowel movements.

Its effects include moisturizing the lungs, astringing the intestines, and stopping bleeding.

183. Steamed Yam

[Raw Material Selection]

500g yam, 50g rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, 75g rehydrated magnolia petals, appropriate amounts of salt, MSG, chicken oil, and chicken broth.

[Scientific Production]

(1) Wash the yam, put it in a dish, steam it for about 20 minutes, and then remove it.

Peel the skin and cut it into 3 cm long sections; wash the magnolia petals and shiitake mushrooms and slice them thinly.

(2) In a bowl containing yam segments, place sliced ​​bamboo shoots and sliced ​​mushrooms on top, then add salt and seasoning.

Add a suitable amount of fresh broth, then place in a steamer and steam over high heat with boiling water for 10 minutes.

Steam until the yam pieces are tender and fully cooked. Remove from the steamer and place the yam pieces on a large plate. Pour out the steaming liquid.

Add to a pot, bring to a boil, adjust the seasoning, and drizzle in about 30 grams of chicken oil.

Mix well and pour over the yam pieces to make this dish.

[Characteristics of the finished product]

It is white in color and has a light fragrance, and is crisp, soft and delicious.

[Weight Loss Efficacy]

This dish features yam paired with low-fat, low-sugar, high-fiber magnolia petals and other beneficial ingredients.

Button mushrooms, which are good for the stomach, regulate qi and resolve phlegm, and have anti-cancer properties, also have excellent weight loss and health-promoting effects. Regular consumption can help with weight loss.