Many people are familiar with the kỷ tử fruit, but few know that the leaves of the kỷ tử can be used as a vegetable. They have a more aromatic taste than Western garlic and celery.
Kỷ tử leaves can be used as food and medicine. You can boil them for drinking water or use them to fry eggs to enhance the flavor and nutrition. In particular, fried kỷ tử with eggs is a dish that can regulate appetite and promote digestion effectively.
Kỷ tử leaves have a high content of amino acids and proteins, a more aromatic taste than Western garlic, and have the effect of nourishing the body, promoting blood circulation, eliminating blood stasis, making the skin pink, and preventing liver disease.
In addition, kỷ tử leaves can absorb toxins and harmful metals in the liver, protect the eyes and nourish the liver, helping to keep the liver healthy. Kỷ tử leaves have been proven to be the “king of liver protection”, eating a plate of kỷ tử leaves with fried eggs every day can nourish the stomach and liver. If you come across this type of vegetable at the market, remember to buy it and cook it right away.
Fried kỷ tử with eggs
Ingredients for fried kỷ tử with eggs
– Kỷ tử leaves: 300g
– Chicken eggs: 2-3 eggs
– Sesame oil, scallions, salt, white vinegar to taste
Steps to make fried kỷ tử with eggs
– Step 1: Remove the yellow leaves on the kỷ tử leaves, wash them with water, blanch the kỷ tử leaves for 2 minutes, then cut them into small pieces.
– Step 2: Beat the eggs in a bowl, don’t forget to beat the eggs, add a little salt and white vinegar, add some kỷ tử leaves, and mix well.
– Step 3: Heat the pan, add enough oil, pour the egg mixture and kỷ tử leaves to fry until cooked, fold them into bite-sized pieces.
– Step 4: Keep the heat low and fry for a while until the vegetables are cooked. Add salt, chicken powder, sesame oil, and soy sauce to taste.
This dish is nutritious, good for the liver and stomach, and enhances health. Its taste is also delicious and is sure to satisfy adults and children in the family.
Beef and kỷ tử vegetable soup
Ingredients
– Minced beef: 250g
– Egg whites: 1 egg
– A suitable amount of kỷ tử leaves
– Starch, salt, scallions, ginger, cooking oil, spices to taste
Steps
– Put the minced beef in a bowl, add beaten egg whites, a little starch and salt, mix well, shape into small balls. Wash the kỷ tử leaves and drain.
– Finely chop the scallions and ginger. Heat the cooking oil in a pan, stir-fry the scallions and ginger until fragrant.
– Add enough water, bring to a boil, then add the meatballs and simmer over medium heat until the meatballs are cooked. Add the kỷ tử leaves, season with a little salt, and simmer for about 3-5 minutes over low heat.
Notes on cooking kỷ tử vegetable
– Do not add too much kỷ tử leaves to avoid affecting the taste of the soup.
– The cooking temperature should be moderate, do not cook the meatballs too quickly, otherwise they may break.
– Add a little coriander, ginger, white pepper, and other seasonings according to your taste to enhance the flavor.
This soup is fragrant, delicious, and rich in nutrition, with a good effect in nourishing the body.