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Buy “Longevity Greens” at the market for only 5,000 VND per bundle, cook it this way for double the flavor and nutrients.

With this method, you will have a quick, easy-to-prepare, and incredibly nutritious soup for your daily meal menu.

28 December, 2023

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Alongside popular summer vegetables such as water spinach, morning glory, and Chinese spinach, amaranth is also a name that cannot be overlooked. Amaranth contains many nutrients such as iron, calcium, potassium, vitamin C, fiber, and other important trace elements. Therefore, if you eat amaranth regularly, you can improve blood circulation, reduce inflammation, have better skin, and prevent the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and other related illnesses.

Perhaps because of these health benefits, amaranth is often referred to as the “longevity vegetable.” Not only is it nutritious, but amaranth is also a cheap and easy-to-find ingredient that is easy to cook delicious dishes with. You can create many delicious dishes with amaranth such as tomato and amaranth soup, shrimp and amaranth soup, boiled amaranth, and stir-fried amaranth with garlic. Additionally, you can also learn how to cook amaranth and beef ball soup with a simple and unique recipe below.

1. Ingredients for amaranth and beef ball soup

– Amaranth: 1 bunch

– Beef balls: 300 grams

– Garlic

– Seasonings: Cooking oil, sesame oil, salt

2. Steps to cook amaranth and beef ball soup

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients

– After buying amaranth, remove all the old stems, yellowed or spoiled leaves, and wash them clean. To remove all the dirt and sand on the amaranth, you should soak the amaranth in water for about 30 minutes before washing it multiple times.

– Peel the garlic, wash it, and mince or slice it.

– To make the beef balls look more appealing when cooked, you can cut them into your favorite shapes. This method also helps the beef balls absorb the seasonings better and taste more delicious.

Step 2: Cook the amaranth and beef ball soup

– Place a pot on the stove and add clean water to boil. When the water in the pot is boiling, add the prepared beef balls and minced garlic into the pot.

– Reduce the heat to low and simmer until you can smell the enticing aroma of the cooked beef balls, then add the cleaned amaranth.

– Depending on your family’s taste, season the soup with a little sesame oil, salt to enhance the flavor and richness.

– Wait until the amaranth is cooked, then turn off the heat and serve.

The amaranth and beef ball soup, after being cooked, will have an attractive color and a delightful aroma. When eating, you can feel the tender beef balls, the flavorful and rich broth, and the crispy and refreshing amaranth. This dish is best served with hot rice.

3. Some notes when cooking amaranth and beef ball soup

– Amaranth leaves often contain a lot of dirt, dust, and sand, so you need to wash them thoroughly before cooking. Rinse the amaranth under clean water and soak it for about 30 minutes to make the dirt and sand easier to remove.

– Because amaranth cooks quickly, you should simmer the beef balls first. Only add the amaranth when the beef is tender to ensure the freshness and texture of the amaranth, without losing its flavor.

– Amaranth is an ingredient with a fragrant and delicious taste, so when cooking, you do not need to add too many seasonings. Just add a little salt is enough.