Winter melon, barley and cuttlefish soup

Overview

Winter melon, also known as Pu melon and pillow melon, has a sweet and slightly cold taste. It has the functions of clearing away heat and removing troubles, diuresis and reducing swelling. Contains protein, crude fiber, vitamins, niacin and other ingredients. "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica" says that it can quench thirst, eliminate phlegm, and facilitate urination. "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" says that it has the effect of making people happy and beautiful, replenishing qi and reducing hunger. Because winter melon has high water content and low calories, it can not only lose weight, but also reduce blood cholesterol and promote fat consumption in the body. Its diuretic effect can excrete excess water accumulated in the body. Barley, also called coix seed, has a sweet and slightly cold taste. It has the function of strengthening the spleen and diluting dampness. It is one of the commonly used products for skin beautification. It can eliminate facial warts, clean the skin, and can diuretic and lose weight. Cuttlefish, also known as cuttlefish, has a salty taste and has the function of lowering fat and losing weight. The three are combined into a decoction, which dilutes water, reduces fat, loses weight and strengthens the body, dehumidifies, cleanses the skin and removes freckles, which can beautify the face. This soup is sweet, cold and smooth. People with spleen and stomach deficiency should not use this soup. People with loose stools and diarrhea should stir-fry barley.

Tags

• soups
• home cooking
• soup
• old man
• winter recipes
• dinner
• barley
• cuttlefish
• winter melon
• salt
• water

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1 Ingredients: 250g winter melon, 20g barley, 250g cuttlefish, appropriate amount of water, a little salt

   

2. 2 Wash barley and soak in water for half an hour.

   

3. 3 Wash the winter melon, cut into small pieces with the skin on.

   

4. 4 Wash and remove the bones from the cuttlefish.

   

5. 5 Pour all ingredients into clay pot and add water.

   

6. 6 Place it on the heating base and set it to the soup making function.

   

7. 7 After 1 hour and 20 minutes, turn off the phone and remove the lid.

   

8. 8 Pour into a bowl, season to taste and serve.