Siheyuan: He Yuzhu starts with god-level cooking skills

“The spicy peppers and spicy Sichuan peppercorns are rich in capsaicin and volatile oils, which can promote blood circulation.”

“It also speeds up your metabolism and helps relieve feelings of fatigue.”

As the restaurant's signature dish, braised pork, was served, the aroma filled the air.

The braised pork with excellent taste is fat but not greasy, tough but not dry, and melts in the mouth, leaving a long-lasting aftertaste.

The two of them had a lively discussion about this signature dish.

He Yuzhu praised it highly: "This braised pork is so delicious, with the right amount of fat and lean meat, and a fragrant aroma. It is definitely the restaurant's signature dish."

Doctor Zhang also nodded in agreement: "Indeed."

He said: "The braised pork has an outstanding taste and various medicinal herbs are cleverly incorporated into the cooking process."

“It brings a double bonus to health.”

He Yuzhu then recalled yesterday’s topic of Chinese medicine and diet therapy.

“I discovered some new information about Chinese medicinal herbs and their dietary applications.”

"For example, ginseng replenishes qi and produces blood."

(He went on to say), “It is especially suitable for people with weak constitutions to add them to their diet.”

“This not only enhances the flavor of the dish, but also helps the absorption of the herbal benefits.”

“Yes, ginseng is indeed an extremely precious herbal ingredient,” he continued, “not only can it enhance human immunity, but it also has excellent antioxidant effects.”

Dr. Zhang responded in agreement: “Not only that.”

“In fact, there are many herbs that have unique uses in diet therapy.”

He gave an example: "For example, angelica has a certain regulating effect on women's menorrhagia and anemia; wolfberry helps improve vision and protect the liver; Sichuan Fritillaria helps clear away heat and resolve phlegm; and cranberry can aid digestion and increase appetite."

Hearing this, Dr. Zhang nodded repeatedly.

“Yes, incorporating the efficacy of herbs into diet therapy not only enriches the taste, but also maximizes the medicinal power,” he said. “This is the unique charm of traditional Chinese medicine.”

While tasting the braised pork, the two experts discussed how to combine diet therapy concepts to treat patients.

He Yuzhu said with emotion: "Medicinal food can not only be used to treat diseases, but also is a good way to regulate physical fitness and prevent diseases."

He lamented the value of this comprehensive health care: "This kind of health protection is really beneficial to people."

Dr. Zhang mused, especially for patients with chronic diseases: "Medicinal diet therapy is particularly effective as an auxiliary means. It can reduce drug dependence, adjust the balance of qi, blood, yin and yang, and enhance the patient's immunity."

Their conversation gradually turned to medicinal cooking techniques.

He Yuzhu said excitedly: "The processing time and heat of medicinal materials are crucial in medicinal cuisine cooking."

"For example, some herbs must be boiled for a long time to release their full medicinal properties,"

“Others require shorter periods of high temperatures to retain their nutritional value.”

"Doctor Zhang, you really have extraordinary skills in the use of medicinal materials and cooking techniques."

He said this is due to his long-term experience in Chinese medicine research and clinical practice: "Medicinal cuisine is not just an art of flexible skills and ingredient matching."

He also added: "It is also necessary to take into account individual differences and the specific conditions of the disease. For example, for people with yang deficiency, it is more appropriate to choose warming and tonic ingredients such as wolfberry and longan."

"For patients with yin deficiency, I would recommend foods like Tremella fuciformis and lily bulbs that nourish yin and relieve dryness." He Yuzhu added with a smile, "In fact, the cooking methods of medicinal food can also be very innovative."

“It is not limited to a single herbal ingredient, but can be combined with everyday ingredients to create a rich layer of flavor.”

"For example, you can try stewing Chinese medicine into lean meat. This method can fully extract the efficacy of the medicinal materials and allow the medicinal soup to absorb the freshness and fragrance of the meat, making the taste more wonderful."

“I like to add some vegetables and fruits such as carrots, mushrooms and yams to medicinal dishes. They not only add a layer of flavor, but also provide a variety of nutrients and make the plate look more vivid and colorful.”

Listening to Dr. Zhang's interesting story, He Yuzhu picked up a bottle of red wine, opened it, and poured it into two wine glasses.

He picked up a glass and sniffed it: "Red wine is also an ideal companion to medicinal food. The polyphenols in it can enhance antioxidant properties, help excrete waste from the body, and enhance the taste of medicinal food."

The two were immersed in the discussion about food and health, enjoying the delicious braised pork and naturally chatting about the topic of health preservation.

"Modern life is fast-paced and stressful. We need to pay more attention to health preservation and maintain physical and mental health." Dr. Zhang sighed.

He Yuzhu agrees: “Indeed, health is not just about healthy eating, but also about a balanced life and a positive attitude.

Regular rest and exercise, as well as a peaceful state of mind, are crucial. "

After dinner, they shook hands and said goodbye, and went home.

He Yuzhu lives in an ancient alley in the downtown area, with an old Chinese medicine shop nearby.

He pushed the door open and entered the house, and was greeted by the warmth of home.

The home is elegantly and simply decorated, with antique calligraphy and paintings on the walls and bookshelves filled with various books related to dietary therapy.

He Yuzhu entered the kitchen and began to carefully pack up the fresh Chinese medicinal materials he had just purchased and prepare the ingredients for the next medicinal dish.

Similarly, as his thoughts flowed and his notes were taken, he seemed to see the thick "Health Diet" in Dr. Zhang's hand.

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The book explained in detail many cooking techniques from natural ingredients, which aroused his enthusiasm and curiosity about Chinese medicine and diet therapy.

I carefully opened each page and picked out those therapeutic dishes that might resonate with me or that I wanted to share with He Yuzhu.

With his heart filled with the joy and pursuit of cooking medicinal food, he hopes that through the power of medicinal food, more people can enjoy a better quality of life and health.

As the days go by, they all move forward silently along their own dietary therapy paths.

Dr. Zhang looked up at the wall of health books and said, "Health care is a broad and profound field. Each book has a unique perspective and practical experience. I must continue to learn and enrich my knowledge base to provide the best health guidance for my patients."

Meanwhile, He Yuzhu in the kitchen was concentrating on planning his next therapeutic dish - a soup made with red dates and black fungus. "These two ingredients are said to be able to replenish qi and blood, which is a really good choice for health preservation. I hope this soup can be both healthy and nourishing," he said.

The effort and thought they put into their respective fields allow them to complement each other and move forward together.

They understand that achieving health and wellness is not something that can be achieved overnight, but is a process of continuous exploration and experimentation.

Although the road is tortuous, they have a common goal - to help people improve their health and vitality through health preservation, and to continue to learn and practice the concept of "—87".

As a result, the health-preserving techniques of doctors Zhang and He Yuzhu have become increasingly advanced, winning people's recognition and trust.

Seeing the remarkable changes, they are deeply encouraged and believe that perseverance will bring benefits to more people.

This road will not stop because of them, but will carry their enthusiasm and wisdom for the concept of health preservation and continue to contribute to the health preservation industry.

He Yuzhu couldn't help swallowing his saliva when reading the book full of food illustrations, imagining that if he could integrate those ingredients from traditional medicine, he would be able to create a healthy meal that would be both colorful and fragrant.

So he began to try new cooking techniques, combining medicinal flowers and herbs with fruits and vegetables, striving to achieve both therapeutic effects and a feast for the taste buds.

Soon, he found several interesting recipes. With these sparks of inspiration in hand, He Yuzhu was determined to show his skills in the kitchen.

Standing in front of the cooking table, he stared at the recipe, his thoughts flying like a creator conceiving his masterpiece.

Gently stroking the words on the page, his eyes sparkling with excitement, he said to himself: "These menus can't be bland!" He wanted to give them a unique medicinal charm and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Examining the ingredients one by one, thinking about how to unleash their potential with culinary and pharmacological knowledge, he focuses on the characteristics and effects of each ingredient, with delicious images in his mind in an endless stream.

His confidence in making the healthy Matsutake stewed chicken began to grow. The simple process became full of possibilities in his eyes, and he prepared to add his own unique seasoning method to enhance the flavor.

After turning the page, his eyes fell on the recipe for fried rice with mushrooms and shrimps.

He frowned slightly, thinking about how this dish could be both nutritious and light. He thought that perhaps cooking the rice with the mushroom soup together could provide the nutrition of the staple food while removing the greasiness.

His thoughts were as rich and varied as the menu in his hand, and he devoted himself wholeheartedly to this unique art of cooking.

There was a hint of excitement in his eyes.

This is not just an ordinary dish, but also a carefully matched medicinal secret recipe.

He whispered to himself, his voice full of determination.

“This recipe requires the use of dragon bones to make soup.”

"It can regulate the body's qi and blood and nourish the stomach and intestines."

“Switch to high-quality home-raised chicken breast and add nourishing herbs.”

“With special medicinal seasoning.”

“It’s bound to be a delicious dish that you’ll never forget.”

Huo Yuzhu carefully selected fresh chicken breasts and meticulously scraped and cleaned the bones and internal organs.

He rubbed the chicken with his fingers, thinking.

"If you add some Gastrodia elata, the dish will definitely help calm your mind and improve your intelligence, which is good for your brain."

He cut the chicken into pieces, took out the scallions, ginger and garlic, chopped them and put them into the pot, stewed them until boiling, and a fresh aroma wafted out.

This rich aroma is intertwined with the herbal flavor, stimulating your appetite.

Huo Yuzhu muttered to himself while cooking.

“Then it’s infused with pork bone broth, which is the foundation of medicinal cooking.”

“It enhances the absorption properties of the intestines.”

He took a deep breath as he simmered the chicken in pork bone broth.

While the food was stewing, Huo Yuzhu was busy preparing other medicinal recipes.

"This is a stew of Polygonatum odoratum, which helps strengthen the kidneys and replenish qi."

He thought about the best formula in his mind and rinsed the leaves of Polygonatum sibiricum cleanly for use.

Huo Yuzhu prepared all the necessary ingredients and precisely controlled the amount of herbs and cooking time.