Glutinous rice and red dates

Red dates (Xinjiang Loulan dates) 20 pieces	Water-milled glutinous rice flour 50g
Rock sugar powder (white sugar) 10g	Boiling water 30g
Small fruit knife (kitchen scissors) 1 handful

How to make glutinous rice and red dates

Step 1

Prepare 20 red dates. I used Loulan dates from Xinjiang. Wash them well. If the dates are particularly dry, it is best.Soak it in water first.

Step 2

Use a knife to score the red dates (pay attention to safety!), then break them open with your hands and take out the red date cores. (Don’t break the red dates into two separate pieces, the red dates still need to be connected together.)

Step 3

Boil water, put rock sugar cubes or white sugar in a bowl, pour the boiling water down to dissolve the sugar. (If the red dates themselves are relatively sweet, you don’t need to add sugar!)

Step 4

After the sugar has dissolved, pour the water-milled glutinous rice flour into the sugar water, use a mixing stick to knead it into a large piece of cotton-like dough, and then knead it with your hands into a soft dough.

Step 5

After the dough is kneaded, roll it into small strips like this.

Step 6

Then put the kneaded glutinous rice dough strips into the pitted red dates.

Step 7

Boil water in a steamer first. After the water boils, place the red dates on the steamer and steam over high heat for about 15 minutes, until the glutinous rice flour turns transparent.

Step 8

After the glutinous rice and red dates are steamed, let it cool slightly and eat it while it’s hot! The glutinous rice filling becomes hard after it cools down, making it difficult to digest! Cooking tips for glutinous rice and red dates

The nutritional value of red dates 1. Promote liver detoxification and protect liver Red dates can improve the phagocytic function of the mononuclear phagocyte system in the body, protect the liver and enhance immunity. The sugars, fats, and proteins contained in red dates are protectiveLiver nutrients can promote protein synthesis in the liver, increase serum albumin content, and adjust the ratio of albumin to globulin. The triterpenoids in the ingredients have anti-fatigue effects, inhibit the activity of hepatitis viruses, and achieve the purpose of strengthening the spleen and nourishing the liver. 2. Skin care and beauty Red dates are rich in vitamin B, and vitamin B can promote blood circulation, make the skin and hair smooth, smooth facial wrinkles, and make the skin look more toned. Eating red dates raw can retain more of the super antioxidant vitamin C in the dates, participate in the physiological oxygen reduction process in the body, prevent the deposition of melanin in the body, effectively reduce the production of melanin and spots, and have the function of improving capillary walls. . Therefore, eating jujube regularly can enhance the elasticity of the skin, plump the subcutaneous tissue, and make the skin tender and smooth. 3. Replenish qi and nourish blood Pharmacological research has found that red dates can increase the oxygen content in the blood, nourish cells throughout the body, and activate qi and blood. It can not only nourish blood, calm the nerves, and moisturize the skin, but also enhance human immunity and relieve symptoms such as anemia and irritability. It is a good way to nourish qi and blood. of holy items. 4. Ruddy complexion Red dates are rich in iron, which can help hematopoietic function and play an important role in preventing and treating menstrual anemia and postpartum blood loss. Red dates also contain a large amount of cyclic adenosine monophosphate, which can regulate the body's metabolism, rapidly generate new cells, and quickly eliminate old and dead cells. It can also enhance the hematopoietic function of the bone marrow and increase the content of red blood cells in the blood. Eating red dates regularly can increase the elasticity of the skin, repair subcutaneous tissue, and make the skin tender and smooth. 5. Prevent hair loss Red dates have the effect of strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach. If the spleen is good, the skin will be strong, the skin will be radiant, and the hair will have a place to rest, which can prevent hair loss and help grow black and shiny hair. 6. Strengthen bones and strengthen yang Red dates are rich in cyclic adenosine monophosphate, which is a good tonic for men to nourish the kidneys. Cyclic adenosine monophosphate has the effect of dilating blood vessels, which can not only improve the nutritional status of the myocardium, but also improve the blood supply to the kidneys. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that boys should eat more Red dates help strengthen muscles and bones and may improve erectile function. 7. No wrinkles The beauty of beauty is just a legend. Wrinkles cannot stop growing, but they can grow later, and later! The vitamin C contained in red dates is a highly active reducing antioxidant that can participate in the physiological oxygen reduction in the body and prevent Melanin is deposited in the body, which can effectively reduce wrinkles and pigmentation. Glutinous rice is called "glutinous rice" in the south and "jiangmi" in the north. It is the main raw material for making sticky snacks, such as rice dumplings, eight-treasure porridge, and various desserts. Glutinous rice is also the main raw material for brewing glutinous rice. Because of its fragrant and glutinous taste, It is often used to make flavored snacks and is loved by everyone. Nutritional value of glutinous rice Glutinous rice is a mild tonic that has the functions of nourishing deficiency, nourishing blood, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and antiperspirant. It is suitable for nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea caused by deficiency of spleen and stomach, sweating, shortness of breath and bloating caused by qi deficiency. Modern scientific research shows that glutinous rice contains protein, fat, sugar, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B and starch, etc., and is a warm and strong food.