Muscle-relieving, Qi-regulating, and Weight-loss-promoting Dishes: Papaya and Pickled Mustard Greens Stewed Tofu, Pork Belly Skin Salad with Two Kinds of Fungus, and a Collection of Cooling and Refreshing Medicinal Dishes

Papaya, Pickled Mustard Greens, and Tofu Stew Recipe: 15g papaya, 200g tofu, 3g salt, 50g peanut oil, 100g pickled mustard greens, 250g bean sprouts, 5g chopped green onion, 2g MSG. Preparation: 1. Wash the papaya, remove seeds and peel, and dice. Wash the bean sprouts and remove roots. Dice the tofu. Wash the pickled mustard greens and dice. 2. Heat peanut oil in a pot, sauté the chopped green onion, then add the bean sprouts and sauté until fragrant. Add enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Add the papaya, pickled mustard greens, and tofu. After boiling, simmer for 10 minutes. Add salt and MSG to taste. Benefits: Soothes the liver and stomach, invigorates qi and harmonizes the middle jiao (digestive system), aids in weight loss. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Serving suggestion: Serve as a side dish. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with weak spleen and stomach.

Recipe for Mixed Areca Peel and Black Fungus: 15g areca peel, 100g soaked black fungus, 2g MSG, 1g white pepper powder, 100g soaked white fungus, 3g salt, 2g sugar, 3g sesame oil. Preparation: 1. Wash the areca peel, boil for 25 minutes, strain and keep the liquid. Remove impurities from the soaked white and black fungus, wash with clean water, blanch in boiling water, then immerse in cold water to cool. Drain and arrange on a plate. 2. In a bowl, combine the areca peel liquid, salt, MSG, sugar, white pepper powder, and sesame oil. Pour this mixture over the fungus and fungus, mix well and serve. Efficacy: Relieves chest congestion, nourishes yin and lungs, nourishes stomach and promotes fluid production. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Serving suggestion: Serve as a side dish. Contraindications: Those with qi deficiency and weak constitution should consume with caution.

Recipe for Oyster Mushroom Salad with Amomum Villosum: 15g amomum villosum, appropriate amount of sesame oil, 2g MSG, 350g fresh oyster mushrooms, 3g salt, 5g shredded scallions. Preparation: 1. Grind the amomum villosum into a fine powder; mix the sesame oil, salt, MSG, and amomum villosum powder in a small bowl to make a dressing. 2. Wash the fresh oyster mushrooms, blanch them briefly in boiling water, drain, shred, and arrange on a plate. 3. Pour the dressing over the mushrooms, sprinkle with shredded scallions, mix well, and serve. Benefits: Regulates Qi, harmonizes the stomach, invigorates the spleen, anti-cancer, and lowers lipids. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Serving suggestion: Serve as a side dish. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with Yin deficiency and internal heat.

Recipe for Braised Konjac with Costus Root, Red Ginseng, and Water Konjac: 15g costus root, 500g water konjac, 15g peanut oil, 10g ginger, 2g white pepper powder, appropriate amount of stock, 10g red ginseng, 100g pea sprouts, 15g scallions, 5g salt, 2g MSG. Preparation: 1. Wash the costus root and red ginseng, soak them thoroughly, and slice them; slice the water konjac, blanch it briefly in boiling water, and drain; wash the pea sprouts; cut the scallions into sections and slice the ginger. 2. Heat the peanut oil in a wok over high heat, add the ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the costus root, red ginseng, and water konjac and stir-fry briefly. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the salt, MSG, and white pepper powder to taste. Continue to simmer until the sauce thickens. Add the pea sprouts and cook until just tender. Efficacy: Promotes qi circulation and relieves pain, warms the middle jiao and harmonizes the stomach, replenishes qi, nourishes marrow and essence, and replenishes deficiencies. Suitable for those who want to lose weight. Serving suggestion: Serve as a side dish. Suitable and unsuitable: Can be eaten in all seasons.

Recipe for Lycium Root Bark and Water Bamboo Shoot Salad: 15g Lycium root bark, 35g green garlic sprouts, 3g salt, 2g Sichuan peppercorn oil, 200g water bamboo shoots, 3g sesame oil, 2g MSG. Preparation: 1. Wash the Lycium root bark, boil in water for 25 minutes, filter out the residue and keep the liquid; finely shred the green garlic sprouts and water bamboo shoots, lightly marinate with salt, place in a dish, sprinkle with MSG and Sichuan peppercorn oil, mix well, drizzle with the Lycium root bark liquid and sesame oil, mix well and serve. Efficacy: Clears heat and cools blood, resolves phlegm, softens hardened masses, removes wrinkles and blemishes. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Serving suggestion: Serve as a side dish. Contraindications: Those with weak spleen and stomach should consume with caution.

Sesame Sauce Lettuce Leaves Recipe: 30g black sesame paste, 500g tender lettuce leaves, 70g red chili oil, 3g salt, 2g soy sauce, 3g vinegar, 2g MSG, 3g sesame oil, 1g Sichuan peppercorn oil. Preparation: Wash the tender lettuce leaves, cut into sections, place in a bowl, add salt and marinate until water is drawn out. Squeeze out the water, then add black sesame paste, soy sauce, Sichuan peppercorn oil, MSG, sesame oil, vinegar, and red chili oil and mix well. Efficacy: Clears heat and toxins, breaks up stagnation, promotes blood circulation, and unblocks meridians. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Serving: To be eaten with meals. Contraindications: Those with weak spleen and stomach should consume with caution.

Dandelion and Goji Berry Lotus Root Salad Recipe: 15g dandelion, 400g tender lotus root, 5g cilantro, 3g salt, 2g MSG, 5g light soy sauce, 30g goji berries, 30g vegetable oil, 10g ginger, 3g sugar, 3g sesame oil. Preparation: 1. Wash the dandelion, cut into 2cm sections, place in a bowl with salt, and marinate for 5 minutes; wash and soak the goji berries; wash and cut the cilantro into sections; peel and shred the ginger; remove the mud from the tender lotus root, wash, shred, soak in water to remove starch, blanch in boiling water until crisp, remove and cool in cold water, then drain. 2. In a bowl, combine salt, sugar, MSG, light soy sauce, vegetable oil, and sesame oil to make a dressing. Place the lotus root shreds, cilantro sections, and ginger shreds in a dish, pour the dressing over, mix well, and serve. Benefits: Clears heat and detoxifies, promotes urination and dissipates nodules, relieves irritability and thirst, reduces swelling and aids weight loss. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. How to eat: To be eaten with meals. Suitable and unsuitable: Suitable for healthy individuals in all seasons.

Hawthorn, Red Bean, and Kelp Salad Recipe: 50g dried kelp, 20g hawthorn, 5g MSG, 100g red beans, 5g salt, 3g sesame oil. Preparation: 1. Soak the kelp until soft, wash and shred; remove impurities from the red beans, soak overnight, then cook until tender; soak the hawthorn thoroughly and slice. 2. Boil the hawthorn and kelp in water for 50 minutes, remove and place in a bowl, add red beans, salt, MSG, and sesame oil, mix well and serve. Benefits: Diuretic, reduces swelling, aids weight loss. Suitable for obese individuals. Serving suggestion: Serve as a side dish. Caution: Those with weak digestive systems should consume with caution.

Recipe for Braised Tiger Head with Red Beans: 1 tiger head, 10g dried tangerine peel, 10g cardamom, 15g ginger, 10g cooking wine, 3g white pepper powder, 100g red beans, 2.5g salt, 2g chicken bouillon, 10g scallions, 1000ml chicken broth. Preparation: 1. Remove the scales and gills from the tiger head, wash it, and chop it into pieces; wash the red beans, soak them thoroughly, and steam until cooked; wash the dried tangerine peel and cardamom, and chop them; tie the scallions into a knot and crush the ginger. 2. Pour the chicken broth into a clay pot, bring it to a boil over high heat, add the ginger, scallions, red beans, dried tangerine peel, and cardamom, bring to a boil again, then simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Add the tiger head to the clay pot, add the cooking wine, and simmer until cooked. Remove the cardamom, ginger, scallions, and dried tangerine peel. Add white pepper powder, salt, and chicken bouillon to taste. Benefits: Promotes digestion, relieves edema, and aids weight loss. Suitable for obese patients trying to lose weight. How to eat: Drink the soup. Suitable and unsuitable: Can be eaten in all seasons.