For many, calorie content is an important indicator in the choice of products when creating a menu. This trend is especially common among women. With the change of season, ladies change their eating habits, moving in the spring to foods low in fat and carbohydrates. However, there are those that can be consumed all year round and not be afraid to get fat. For example, asparagus in Korean, the calorie content of which is not high.
Asparagus plant and soya product
Asparagus belongs to the species of shrubby grasses of the Asparagus family. More than a hundred varieties of this plant are distributed in the world, the most popular of which is ordinary asparagus. The plant has green branched branches, only their upper part is eaten. Asparagus contains a lot of useful substances, such as minerals, vitamins and minerals. In addition, the fiber content in it contributes to the good functioning of the intestines, and folic acid, asparagine, carotene and other substances improve metabolism.
Eating asparagus for food helps the body cope with toxins, cleanses the blood and liver. Also, the substances contained in this plant relieve tachycardia attacks and symptoms of heart disease. In such cases, it is recommended to use a decoction of the roots of the vegetable.
However, many mistakenly take a real vegetable for its soy imitation. This is the so-called asparagus in Korean, the calorie content of which is very low, which is why the product is very popular. It also has another name - "Fuju", and is an extract from the foam of soy milk. On sale, as a rule, soy asparagus is presented in the form of semi-finished products in semi-dry and dry form.
Method for making soy asparagus
Fuju asparagus is made from soybeans, as follows:
- soak the beans until soft;
- grind the beans into the mass and stand until the appearance of juice - soy milk;
- milk is washed from beans and boiled;
- remove the film formed during boiling in a separate bowl, where it is cooled at room temperature;
- the frozen foam is cut into layers and wrapped in tubules;
- Dry soy tubes in a ventilated, shaded area.
As you can see, special efforts are not required to prepare a product such as Korean asparagus. Calorie Fuju is 440 kcal, while 100 g of soy asparagus accounts for 20 g of fat and carbohydrates, and 45 g of protein.
Cooking recipes "Fuju"
There are different ways to prepare a soy product. We bring to your attention the most popular recipe from Korean cuisine, which is easy and quick to prepare. To do this, soak 200 g of dry dried soy asparagus in hot water for about an hour - during which time it should acquire elasticity and softness. Drain and chop the asparagus into small pieces, salt and drizzle with vinegar. When juice stands out, it needs to be drained. Then cut one small onion into half rings and fry in vegetable or olive oil until golden brown. Onions and butter are poured into asparagus, seasonings are added - coriander, black and red pepper, chopped garlic, sugar, all to taste. This dish also goes well with soy sauce and carrot salad.
The calorie content of asparagus in Korean is increased through the use of oil and seasonings, but this treat is very satisfying, and therefore other high-calorie dishes can be excluded.
The value of soy asparagus Soy is a very useful product, it contains special substances - isoflavones, which delay the development of cancerous tumors. Various products are made from this plant, replacing natural ones, while their caloric content is very lower. Moreover, the beneficial properties of such soy products are not reduced, thanks to special cooking technology. But you should be careful to use for people with stomach diseases such dishes in which there are many hot spices, such as soy sauce and asparagus in Korean. The calorie content of soy asparagus may not exceed the norm if steamed or boiled in water.
Health and LongevityThe use of certain foods, vegetables and fruits affects our health in general. Care must be taken in the food consumed. In this case, you need to determine for yourself an individual balanced diet, as, for example, Eastern people do it. In Asian countries, such as Japan and Korea, people are over 100 years old. Many scholars attribute this to the practice of meditation and eating healthy vegetables and foods. Korean asparagus also belongs to them - its calorific value in comparison with meat products is much less.