1. Rinse oranges thoroughly under running water. Soak in lukewarm water (around 50°C/122°F) for 3 minutes to remove pesticide residues from the peel.
2. Pat oranges dry with paper towels or a clean cloth.
3. Heat a dry pan. Place small oranges inside and gently warm over low heat.
4.Continuously stir-fry the oranges with a spatula until they are slightly charred, releasing steam and a distinct citrus aroma.
Benefits:
1. Roasting the orange peel effectively moistens dryness and dissolves phlegm.
2. The fruit flesh is rich in vitamin C, enhancing anti-inflammatory effects and countering bronchial inflammation.
3. Consuming the peel along with the flesh yields superior results.
Daikon Radish with Honey
Ingredients: Daikon radish, honey
Method:
1. Dice the radish into soybean-sized pieces.
2. Pour half a bottle of honey over the diced radish and let steep for 2 hours.
3. Take one tablespoon of this radish-honey mixture, dilute with warm water, and drink 4-5 times daily.
Benefits: Continue drinking until coughing subsides. This method also provides relief for asthma.
Lotus Root and Pork Rib Soup
Ingredients: Lotus root, pork ribs, ginger, salt, scallions, vegetable oil, cooking wine
Instructions:
1. Wash lotus root thoroughly and cut into small pieces.
2. Cut pork ribs into small pieces and blanch briefly. Sauté over low heat, adding a small amount of cooking wine to remove odor and enhance flavor.
3. Pour in hot water, add fresh lotus root pieces, ginger slices, and scallion segments. Simmer with ribs for about one hour.
4. Simmer until the bones are tender and the meat falls off the bone, and the lotus root becomes soft and stringy. Season with salt, then turn off the heat and remove from the stove.
Benefits: Lotus root is rich in nutrients such as protein and vitamins. It has anti-inflammatory properties, helps clear heat and dryness, and can relieve coughs and phlegm.
Rock Sugar Snow Pear
Ingredients:Rock sugar, snow pears, goji berries
Method:
1. Peel the snow pears, cut off the top, and scoop out the core with a spoon.
2. Place rock sugar in the center, replace the top, and steam the pears for about 30 minutes.
3. Add goji berries near the end and simmer for 3 minutes before serving.
Benefits:
1. Even without a cold, this candied pear dish is excellent for autumn consumption.
2. Pears moisturize the lungs, clear heat, generate fluids, and quench thirst. Combined with rock sugar, they enhance moisturizing and cough-relieving effects, treating dry-lung coughs, dry lips, and parched throats.