Lotus leaf contains various alkaloids such as lotonine, protolotonine, and lotacine, along with vitamin C. Additionally,
lemon acid,
apple acid,
grape fruit acid, oxalic acid, succinic acid, and other basic components with anti-mitotic effects. Pharmacological studies have found that lotus leaves possess fever-reducing, antibacterial, and antispasmodic properties. After processing, the dried lotus leaf has a slightly bitter and salty taste, is pungent and cool in nature. It can clear summer heat, promote dampness drainage, lift yang qi, disperse exterior symptoms, remove blood stasis, and stop bleeding.
Blood have various effects and are beneficial for many illnesses.
Five-spice Lotus Leaf Powder Steamed with meat ingredients Preparation materials:
Main ingredients:
Pork belly (400g)( ) Five-spice
rice flour(as needed)
Seasonings: five-spice powder (as needed) 2 tablespoons of cooking wine
soy sauce(as needed) a little salt
Cooking utensils: steamer
Five-spice Lotus Leaf Powder Powder Steamed meat dish Preparation method:
1. Cut the pork belly into thin slices.
2. Add
seasonings and marinate to taste.
3. Wrap in five-spice rice flour (if too dry, add a little water).
4. Place the steamer cloth on the steamer, arrange the marinated pork belly slices evenly to ensure even heat distribution. 5. Steam for about 40 minutes after the steam is generated.
Tip:
Note: Make rice flour by stir-frying rice, star anise, five-spice powder, and salt in a pot over low heat until slightly golden brown, then grind into granules using a blender.
Tips:
Note:
Rice, bay leaf, five-spice powder, and salt are placed in a pot and fried over low heat until slightly yellow before being processed into granular powder with a blender.
