Shrimp Congee
Ancient peoples would say that eating congee is beneficial to the health of both body and mind. Among the various types of congee, fresh and delicious shrimp congee is one of the most nutritional. It is a simple dish, but what is the secret to even better taste? What are its specific preparation steps? What are the nutritional benefits packed inside? Continue reading below to discover for yourself!
Nutritious Shrimp Congee
In Chinese culture, people often believe that during the summer months, when the body is subjected to cold drinks and cool air conditioning, taste buds and the immune system are easily weakened. Come autumn, the body needs nourishing foods and drinks to regulate the body’s state and store energy in preparation for winter. When selecting an autumnal diet, one must not only consider nutrition and nourishment, but also ease of digestion. Congee dishes can benefit stomach and spleen function as well as moisten dry lungs, making them an ideal choice.
Shrimp congee is a relatively common type of congee with many different popular varieties, the most famous of which comes from the Teochew region. Although it may seem simple to prepare, a well-made congee will be very fresh and delicious while a poorly-made congee can have a very strange texture. We’ve carefully selected 4 delicious (and nutritious!) shrimp congee recipes, with detailed information and instructions provided below!
Five Nutritional Benefits of Shrimp Congee
Owing to its fresh and delicious taste, shrimp congee has become a favorite dish of many people in Guangdong region. It also has enormous health benefits, and fresh shrimp congee is very suitable as a winter-time meal or snack, where a warm bowl is sure to increase one’s appetite. So, what are the specific health benefits provided by shrimp congee?
- Shrimp meat has a fresh and delicious taste, but is also rich in nutritional content – every 100 grams of fresh shrimp contains 77 grams of water, 20.6 grams of protein, 0.7 grams of fat, 35 mg of calcium, 150 mg of phosphorus, 0.1 mg of iron, and 360 IU of Vitamin A.
- Chinese medicine believes shrimp congee has health benefits related to the heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys. It can help prevent blood clotting by increasing the body’s moisture, and is filling enough to allow for easy digestion.
- Shrimp has some other extraordinary health benefits, from strengthening the body’s immune system and sexual functions, to mending the kidneys and resisting senility. Shrimp contains three important fatty acids, which help maintain focus and energy over long periods of time. On top of these health benefits, shrimp is still fresh and delicious with no fishy taste. Young and old alike can enjoy its succulent and tender meat without the risk and hassle of bones.
- Shrimp contains heart-healthy magnesium and blood-enriching iron, along with many other minerals – even its shell contains calcium and chitin, which can help prevent osteoporosis and boost immunity in the middle and older-aged.
- Shrimp can promote kidney function and help recent mothers with lactation, as well as help with such sexual troubles as impotence, premature ejaculation, low libido and frequent urination.
