Konjac, a seemingly ordinary ingredient that contains rich nutritional value and unique taste. It is not only low in calories and fat, but also rich in dietary fiber. In a home kitchen, konjac can be transformed into delicious dishes through simple cooking methods.
1、 Characteristics and Nutritional Value of Konjac
Konjac is gray white in color, with a flexible and elastic texture. It has strong water absorption and can absorb the flavors of various seasonings, adding rich taste to dishes. From a nutritional perspective, konjac is rich in glucomannan, which can increase satiety, reduce the intake of other high calorie foods, and help control weight and blood sugar. In addition, dietary fiber in konjac can promote intestinal peristalsis, which helps with digestion and defecation.
2、 Sour and spicy konjac shreds
Ingredients: 1 bag of konjac shreds, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 small piece of ginger, 2 dried chili peppers, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of white sugar, appropriate amount of salt, appropriate amount of coriander, and appropriate amount of cooking oil.
Method:
Rinse Dalian konjac shreds several times with clean water, drain the water and set aside for later use.
Cut garlic and ginger into small pieces, cut dried chili into sections, wash cilantro and cut into sections.
Sauce mixing: Add vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and salt to a bowl and stir well.
Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pot, heat up the oil, and add minced garlic, ginger, and dried chili peppers to stir fry until fragrant.
Pour in konjac shreds and stir fry evenly, then pour in the prepared sauce and continue stir frying.
Then sprinkle with cilantro slices and serve.
This sour and spicy konjac shred is appetizing and smooth, making it perfect as an appetizer or paired with rice.
3、 Braised konjac chunks
Ingredients: 1 piece of konjac, 1 onion, 1 piece of ginger, 1 star anise, 1 small piece of cinnamon, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, appropriate amount of rock sugar, salt, and edible oil.
Method:
Cut the konjac into small pieces, blanch in boiling water for about 2 minutes, remove and drain the water.
Cut scallions into sections and ginger into slices.
Pour oil into the pot, heat up the oil, add chopped scallions, ginger slices, star anise, and cinnamon, and stir fry until fragrant.
Add konjac chunks and stir fry a few times, then add dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and cooking wine to continue stir frying and coloring.
Add an appropriate amount of water, add rock sugar and salt, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the konjac is flavorful and the soup is thick.
Braised konjac chunks have a bright red color, a soft and glutinous texture, and a moderate salty and sweet taste. They are a very delicious home cooked dish.
4、 Stir fried konjac slices
Ingredients: 1 piece of konjac, 1 green pepper, 1 red pepper, 2 cloves of garlic, appropriate amount of salt, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, appropriate amount of cooking oil.
Method:
Cut the konjac into thin slices, remove the seeds from the green and red peppers and cut them into small pieces, and chop the garlic into small pieces.
Boil water in a pot, add konjac slices and blanch for 1 minute, then remove and drain.
Pour oil into the pot, heat it up and add minced garlic to stir fry until fragrant.
Add konjac slices and stir fry evenly, then add green and red pepper chunks and continue stir frying.
Add salt and soy sauce for seasoning, stir fry until green and red peppers are cut off.
Stir fried konjac slices are refreshing and delicious, preserving the original flavor of konjac. At the same time, the addition of green and red peppers adds richness to the color and taste.
In daily life, there are many other ways to make Dalian konjac, such as cold mixed konjac, konjac stew soup, etc. It can be paired and cooked according to personal taste and preferences, bringing more delicious choices to family dining tables. Whether pursuing food or enjoying the pleasure of delicious food, home cooked konjac dishes are worth a try.
