Broccoli is a good ingredient that frequently appears on the dining table.

Because it not only has good taste and nutrition, but is also highly versatile, whether simply blanched or stir-fried in oil.

Especially, broccoli with its good color is often cooked with other ingredients, and there are foods that pair well with it when eaten together. What might they be?

 

First, let's learn about the benefits of broccoli. Broccoli is well known as an anti-cancer food.

Broccoli contains sulfur compounds and beta-carotene, which have the effect of preventing adult diseases such as aging, cancer, and heart disease. The sulforaphane and indole compounds found in broccoli also have anticancer effects. In particular, indole suppresses the growth and metastasis of estrogen-sensitive breast cancer cells. Additionally, broccoli is rich in potassium, with 370mg per 100g, which lowers the risk of hypertension. It is also abundant in folate, which prevents anemia and birth defects.

In particular, broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C.

The vitamin C content is twice that of lemons, seven times that of potatoes, and 6 to 7 times that of tangerines. 

Therefore, it is good for skin health and also helps prevent colds. When boiling broccoli, add a little salt to the boiling water and start boiling from the stems to minimize the loss of vitamin C.

 

When cooking with broccoli, it's good to stir-fry it with onions in oil. 

Broccoli promotes the secretion of interferons that enhance resistance to viruses.

This is because this effect is doubled when eaten with onions.

 

Broccoli pairs well with squid.

The taurine content of squid and the dietary fiber in broccoli work to lower blood cholesterol levels. Eating lightly blanched broccoli and squid dipped in spicy red pepper paste (gochujang) makes for a delicious and nutritious side dish. Additionally, boiling broccoli with green onions is effective for relieving headaches and chills caused by early-stage colds.

 

However, if you are taking anticoagulants, you should avoid excessive consumption of broccoli. The vitamin K in broccoli can reduce the effectiveness of warfarin sodium, an anticoagulant medication.

 

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Broccoli, onion, and squid~~

Your compatibility is very good.

Then, you can enjoy it stir-fried.

 

It seems like we have one more side dish.