Purslane with Garlic and Sesame Sauce

Overview

Purslane, also known as horse god vegetable, longevity grass, five elements grass, melon seed vegetable, Dima vegetable, etc., is a kind of wild vegetable that Chinese people like to eat since ancient times. Purslane can clear away heat and detoxify, diuretic and dampness, disperse blood and reduce swelling, remove dust and sterilize, reduce inflammation and relieve pain, stop bleeding and cool blood, diuretic and sweating. Especially the effect of reducing sweat, many people don’t know. People who often suffer from sweating, hot flashes and night sweats, especially children with spleen deficiency and night sweats, may wish to eat more purslane. Purslane is also known as a natural antibacterial drug. Modern research has proven that purslane has inhibitory effects on Escherichia coli and Shigella dysenteriae. It is a commonly used medicine for treating diarrhea in summer and autumn. Purslane enters the heart meridian and can clear the heart fire. Entering the lung meridian can dissipate lung heat. "Huangdi Neijing" says: All pain, itching and sores belong to the heart. The lungs govern the fur. That is to say, all kinds of carbuncles, ulcers, and ringworm are related to heart fire and lung heat. Purslane not only clears away heart fire, but also dissipates lung heat. Its detoxification effect not only removes blood and skin, it treats both internal and external diseases. Autumn is the harvest season for purslane, so come and eat more.

Tags

• cold dishes
• old man
• dinner with friends
• summer recipes
• farm food
• dinner
• balsamic vinegar
• light soy sauce
• purslane
• garlic
• red pepper
• salt
• sesame juice

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1 Prepare materials.

   

2. 2 Remove the roots of purslane and wash them.

   

3. 3 Boil water in a pot and blanch the purslane.

   

4. 4 Remove the purslane immediately when it changes color.

   

5. 5 Rinse the purslane several times with cold water to wash away the mucus, and rinse it with cold boiled water for the last time to squeeze out the water.

   

6. 6 Cut into large sections and set aside.

   

7. 7 Add sesame juice, balsamic vinegar, light soy sauce, salt and a small amount of purified water and mix thoroughly.

   

8. 8 Wash the red pepper and cut into small pieces.

   

9. 9 Peel the garlic and pound into minced garlic.

   

10. 10 Put the purslane into a plate and add the peppers.

    

11. 11 Add minced garlic.

    

12. 12 Pour sesame sauce over and mix to serve.