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CHINA/TAIWAN/HONG KONG - In the cold winter, Chinese people prefer to eat mutton, beef, yam, pumpkin, radish, Chinese cabbage, lotus root and other ingredients that can warm up the body. In winter, it is very common for Chinese people to drink soup because the nutrients in the soup are easier to absorb, thereby enhancing immunity and preventing colds. Here are 5 popular winter foods in China that are worth trying.
1. Fish Fillet with Chili Oil
Chili oil fish fillet is a winter delicacy originating from Chongqing. It tastes pungent, numb, and hot, making it a delicious dish to keep warm in cold weather. When cooking, first marinate the fish fillets with salt, cooking wine, starch, and egg liquid. Saute the bean paste, green onion, ginger, garlic, chili pepper, chili powder and dried chili until fragrant. Then add the fish head and tail and continue to stir-fry with cooking wine, soy sauce, pepper powder, and sugar. Add hot water, add salt and bring to a boil. Once the water boils, add the fish fillets and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Pour them into the bowl with the boiled soybean sprouts. Finally sprinkle some chili pepper and pour in hot oil.
2. Red Dates and Lotus Seed Porridge
Blood circulation will slow down in the cold winter. Red date and lotus seed porridge can warm the body and nourish the blood. At the same time, due to the high nutritional value of red dates and lotus seeds, this dish has the effects of nourishing the spleen, stomach, heart, and calming the mind. Suitable for most people, especially women, the elderly, teenagers and those who have just recovered from illness. The cooking method is very simple: add pitted red dates, lotus seeds and rice, add sugar and cook until soft and thick.
3. Glutinous Rice Balls
Tangyuan is a favorite food of Chinese people and a traditional festival food during the Lantern Festival, symbolizing family reunion and happiness. In some places in southern China, people also eat it during the winter solstice. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, glutinous rice is beneficial to the human body and can dispel cold. People are more likely to catch colds in winter, so hot glutinous rice balls are a good choice. Common fillings include sweet black sesame sauce and peanut butter. If cooked with some rice wine, the effect of keeping out the cold will be better.
4. Mutton Hot Pot
Eating mutton in winter can keep out the cold. Mutton hot pot is a popular winter delicacy in China, especially in Beijing. Sitting around the table with friends over a piping hot pot of soup, the cold quickly dissipates. Thin slices of lamb are cooked directly in the hot pot for a few seconds, dipped in sauce and ready to enjoy, juicy and umami. You can add various seasonings to the sauce according to your own taste.
5. Stewed Mutton with Radishes
Stewed mutton with radish is a popular Chinese food in winter because the mutton can keep out the cold and the radish can strengthen the body's immunity. Boil the mutton belly cake, remove the scum and pick it out. Then peel the radish, roll and cut into strips. Stew the cooked mutton, radish cubes and ginseng for 2-3 hours. When the lamb is tender, season with salt.
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中国/台湾/香港 - 在寒冷的冬天，中国人更喜欢吃羊肉、牛肉、山药、南瓜、萝卜、大白菜、莲藕等可以温暖身体的食材。 冬天，中国人喝汤是很常见的，因为汤中的营养成分更容易吸收，从而增强免疫力，预防感冒。 这里有5种中国流行的冬季食物，值得尝试。
1. 辣椒油鱼片
辣椒油鱼片是源自重庆的冬季美食。 其味辛、麻、热，是寒冷天气取暖的美味佳肴。 烹调时，先将鱼片用盐、料酒、淀粉、蛋液腌制。 将豆瓣酱、葱、姜、蒜、辣椒、辣椒粉和干辣椒炒香。 然后加入鱼头鱼尾继续用料酒、酱油、花椒粉、糖翻炒。 加入热水，加盐，煮沸。 水沸腾后，加入鱼片，再煮3-5分钟。 将它们与煮熟的黄豆芽一起倒入碗中。 最后撒上一些辣椒，倒入热油。
2、红枣莲子粥
在寒冷的冬天，血液循环会减慢。 红枣莲子粥可以暖身养血。 同时，由于红枣、莲子的营养价值较高，此菜具有补脾、胃、心、安神之功效。 适合大多数人，特别是女性、老人、青少年及病初康复者。 烹饪方法很简单：加入去核的红枣、莲子和大米，加糖煮至软稠。
3.汤圆
汤圆是中国人民喜爱的食品，也是元宵节的传统节日食品，象征着合家团圆、幸福美满。 我国南方一些地方，人们也在冬至时吃它。 根据中医理论，糯米对人体有益，可以祛寒。 冬天人们更容易感冒，所以热汤圆是一个不错的选择。 常见的馅料有甜黑芝麻酱和花生酱。 如果配上一些米酒，御寒的效果会更好。
4. 羊肉火锅
冬天吃羊肉可以御寒。 羊肉火锅是中国尤其是北京流行的冬季美食。 和朋友围坐在桌子旁，喝着一锅热腾腾的汤，寒冷很快就消散了。 薄薄的羊肉片直接在火锅里煮几秒钟，沾上酱汁即可享用，多汁鲜味。 酱汁中可以根据自己的口味添加各种调味料。
5、萝卜炖羊肉
萝卜炖羊肉是冬季流行的中国美食，因为羊肉可以御寒，萝卜可以增强人体免疫力。 将羊肚饼煮沸，除去浮渣，挑出。 然后将萝卜去皮，卷起，切成条。 将煮熟的羊肉、萝卜块、人参炖2-3小时。 当羊肉变软时，加盐调味。
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