It’s noteworthy that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also ranks watercress as the most nutritious vegetable, with a perfect nutrition score of 100.
Watercress offers an impressive array of nutritional benefits. Its vitamin A and potassium content even surpass that of lettuce. Notably, watercress provides more vitamin C than oranges, a fruit renowned for its high vitamin C content. This makes watercress an ideal food to boost immunity and enhance overall health.
In traditional medicine, watercress is often recommended for individuals with joint pain, cardiovascular issues, diabetes, or anemia.
As you may know, watercress can be stir-fried with various ingredients, cooked in soups, or used in hot pots, all of which are delicious. Here are a few recipes using watercress for your reference:
1. WATERCRESS AND SHRIMP SOUP
Ingredients:
– 200g fresh shrimp (or 50g dried shrimp, according to preference)
– 1 bunch of watercress
– 1 shallot
– Seasonings: salt, pepper, fish sauce, cooking oil.
Instructions:
Step 1: Preparation
– Rinse the shrimp, peel and devein them. Marinate with pepper and fish sauce for extra flavor.
– Pick over the watercress, discarding any tough stems. Rinse and set aside to drain.
– Finely chop the shallot.
Step 2: Cooking the Soup
– Sauté the shallot in oil until fragrant, then add the shrimp and stir-fry until they change color.
– Pour in about 1 liter of water and bring it to a boil. Skim off any foam that forms.
– Once it boils, add the watercress and season to taste.
– Simmer for another 1-2 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Serving:
Ladle the soup into a bowl and sprinkle with ground pepper to enhance the aroma.
Enjoy it hot with steamed rice for a nutritious and delicious meal.
2. STIR-FRIED WATERCRESS WITH BEEF
Ingredients:
– Watercress: 300g.
– Beef: 100g.
– 1 onion, 60g minced garlic.
– Seasonings: cooking oil, sesame oil, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, seasoning powder, pepper.
Instructions:
Step 1: Preparation
Rinse the beef and slice it thinly. Pick over and rinse the watercress. Cut the onion into wedges.
Step 2: Marinate the Beef
Marinate the beef with sesame oil, oyster sauce, garlic, sugar, seasoning powder, and pepper for 10-15 minutes.
Step 3: Stir-fry the Beef
Sauté the garlic in oil, then add the beef and stir-fry over high heat. Once the meat is no longer pink, add the onion and give it a quick toss before transferring to a plate.
Step 4: Stir-fry the Watercress
Using the same pan, add more oil and garlic. Quickly stir-fry the watercress and adjust the seasoning.
When the vegetables are almost done, return the beef to the pan and cook for another 1-2 minutes before turning off the heat.
Serving:
Enjoy it while it’s hot.
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