Chayote Bone Soup
Overview
Pu'er's climate is most suitable for the growth of chayote. Almost every family in rural areas will plant a chayote plant in front of and behind the house. When they don't have enough to eat, they feed it as pig feed. Chayote are also very cheap in the market. Sometimes you can buy five or six for one yuan. My mother also planted chayote behind the house, so every time she went back to her parents’ house, she would pick a few chayote and take them home to keep in case she had no time to buy groceries due to work. Chayote is comprehensive and rich in nutrients among melon vegetables. Regular consumption is beneficial to enhancing the body's ability to resist diseases. The protein and calcium content of chayote is 2-3 times that of cucumber, and the vitamin and mineral content are also significantly higher than other melons. It is also very low in calories and is a low-sodium food. It is a health-care vegetable for patients with heart disease and hypertension. Regular consumption of chayote can diuretic and excrete sodium, dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure. According to the National Nutrition Association, zinc has a greater impact on children's intellectual development. Regular consumption of chayote, which contains more zinc, can help improve intelligence.
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Ingredients
Steps
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Blanch the bones in a pot and remove the blood.
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Put the washed ribs into a casserole and add appropriate amount of water.
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Put the casserole on the fire and bring to a boil, skim off the foam, then add a strawberry, chopped ginger and green onions, reduce to low heat and simmer for 2 hours.
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Peel the outer hard skin of chayote and wash it.
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Cut the washed chayote in half in the middle, cut off the aged heart and then cut it into small pieces.
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After the ribs are cooked for two hours, add the chayote and cook together.
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Add appropriate amount of salt and cook until the melon is cooked.
