Vietnam is located in a favorable climate zone, so there are many delicious and nutritious green vegetables that are also precious for health. In particular, a familiar vegetable in winter, cauliflower – not only has a special attractive taste but also helps relieve cold symptoms and supports the treatment of headaches and persistent coughs that you should add to your daily menu.
The health benefits of cauliflower
According to modern nutrition science, cauliflower is relatively rich in energy. To provide the body with 25 calories, you need to consume 138g of cauliflower, which contains 2g of protein and 4.8g of carbohydrates. It also contains many vitamins B1, C, and some vitamin A, which are beneficial for health. Cauliflower is very tender and suitable for adults and children. If you know how to cook and use it, it can be an effective remedy.
+ Lowers blood pressure
In addition to taking medication as prescribed by a doctor, people with high blood pressure should eat lightly, limit animal fats, avoid stimulants… and should also add cauliflower to their diet when it is in season. The amino acids and essential oils in this vegetable have the effect of clearing the mind and lowering blood pressure.
In addition to making soup, you can extract the juice and drink about 50ml per day, divided into 2 times. This supportive remedy is especially suitable for people with high blood pressure accompanied by headaches and dizziness.
+ Relieves cold symptoms
Take 150g of cauliflower, rinse it clean, drain the water, put it in a bowl, and pour hot porridge over it. After 5-10 minutes, mix the vegetable and eat it. Perform this remedy 2-3 times a day to quickly relieve cold symptoms.
+ Treats persistent cough
Take 100-150g of cauliflower and 200g of pork lungs (sliced) to make soup. Eat both the broth and the vegetable with a meal, each treatment lasts 3-4 days.
+ Treats chronic headaches
Take mature cauliflower (preferably with flowers), wash it clean, cook it to extract the juice, and drink it every day. Combine it with hot cauliflower leaves applied to the top of the head and both sides of the solar plexus before going to bed (or when you feel a headache).
+ Treats eye diseases and dizziness
Take 200g of cauliflower and about 0.5kg of snakehead fish. Clean the snakehead fish, fry it until golden, pour boiling water into a bowl, add a little wine and crushed ginger, simmer for 5 minutes, then add cauliflower and boil again. Eat this soup for 10 days, and you will see the results.
+ Increases milk production
If you want to produce more breast milk, use the following dish: 300g of cauliflower, 150g of lean pork (finely minced), and 50g of peanuts (finely crushed). Mix the minced pork with peanuts, salt, and apple to form a ball. Place a layer of cauliflower at the bottom of the bowl, place the meat balls on top, then add another layer of cauliflower, steam it, and eat it. You need to continuously eat it for 3-5 days.
How to make cauliflower with garlic sauce
Step 1: Prepare the cauliflower
Take the cauliflower, remove the deep leaves, discolorations, and wash it clean under running water. Leave the whole plant intact without cutting it.
Step 2: Blanch the cauliflower
Place a pot of water on the stove, bring it to a boil, then add a few drops of cooking oil. Then, blanch the cauliflower for 2 minutes. The cooking oil will help the cauliflower retain its freshness and crispness.
After blanching, transfer the cauliflower to a bowl of cold water to keep it green and crispy. Then, scoop it out and let it drain. When the cauliflower is dry, arrange it on a plate.
Step 3: Make the sauce
Peel and finely chop the garlic. Prepare 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce in a small bowl and stir well. Add a little cooking oil to the pan, then sauté the chopped garlic until fragrant.
Then, pour the oyster sauce and soy sauce mixture into the pan, bring it to a boil, and turn off the heat. Finally, pour the sauce over the cauliflower to complete the dish.
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