Can potatoes and kelp be eaten together

Potatoes and kelp are common ingredients on the market. Nowadays, restaurants will try to stir-fry potatoes and kelp together. Some people question whether there will be a conflict between their properties. In fact, there is no need to worry about this. Although potatoes and kelp seem to be very different, they have no effect together and can also fight aging. This article introduces the benefits of kelp and potatoes. Let’s learn about it together.

1. You can eat together

Potatoes and kelp can be eaten together, and there is no conflict between them. Although the effects of potatoes and kelp are very different, they do not affect each other and just play a complementary role. Potatoes and kelp both have anti-aging effects and can prevent and treat constipation.

2. The efficacy of kelp

The nutritional value of kelp itself is quite high. It is rich in iodine, which is a good supplement for iodine deficiency. It also contains a large amount of trace elements such as calcium and potassium. It has the effects of beautifying the skin, detoxifying and preventing cancer. In particular, it has a good preventive and therapeutic effect on breast hyperplasia. Eating kelp regularly can also moisturize the hair.

3. The efficacy of potatoes

Potatoes are not only delicious, but also have high medicinal value. Potatoes contain a lot of starch and potassium. Eating potatoes regularly can reduce the risk of stroke. Potatoes have a protective effect on the digestive system, can strengthen the spleen and stomach, and treat eczema and burns. However, potatoes contain some toxic ingredients, so they must be cooked at high temperatures before being eaten. Sprouting or rotten potatoes should never be eaten.

How to make kelp, potato and pork ribs soup:

【Material】

450g spare ribs, 3 slices of dried kelp, 1 potato, some slices of ginger, some coix seeds, some cooking wine, some salt

【Steps】

1. Wash the ribs, soak the dried kelp slices and cut into small pieces, peel the potatoes and cut into small pieces, add a little ginger slices and set aside.

2. Put the ribs into the pot with cold water, add a little cooking wine and ginger slices to blanch them, then remove them from the pot and clean off the blood foam.

3. In another soup pot, add half a pot of water, put in the blanched ribs, ginger slices, cooking wine, and coix seeds (it can strengthen the spleen and remove dampness and help gastrointestinal absorption, so you can leave it out if you don’t like it), turn to medium-low heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.

4. Add kelp and potatoes and continue to cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes.

5. Add appropriate amount of salt according to personal taste 5 minutes before serving.

Note:

1. You can use rice water to wash the ribs to remove impurities on the ribs.

2. It is not recommended to add salt too early. Salt will easily produce nitrite if it is cooked in the soup for a long time, which is not good for health.