How to serve cucumber and tofu skin coldly
In the past 10 days, the topic of healthy eating and quick salad dishes has continued to rise across the Internet. Especially when summer comes, refreshing and appetizing cold dishes have become the focus of netizens’ searches. Cucumber and tofu skin are low-fat and high-protein ingredients, and their cold combination has attracted much attention. This article will introduce the innovative method of this dish in detail based on recent popular food trends.
1. Data on popular food topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
| Ranking | hot topics | Search volume trends | Related ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reduced fat salad | ↑38% | Chicken breast, konjac |
| 2 | Plant Protein Recipes | ↑25% | Tofu skin, soybeans |
| 3 | low GI diet | ↑17% | cucumber, celery |
| 4 | 5 minute quick dishes | ↑42% | Prepared dishes, salads |
| 5 | summer appetizers | ↑53% | Hot and sour taste |
2. Comparison of nutritional value of food ingredients
| Ingredients (100g) | Calories (kcal) | Protein(g) | Dietary fiber(g) | Vitamin C(mg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cucumber | 16 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| Tofu skin | 152 | 21.6 | 1.1 | 0 |
| After mixing | 84 | 11.2 | 0.8 | 1.4 |
3. Innovative version of cold salad recipe
1. Basic food preparation:
• 200g cucumber (cut into thin strips)
• 150g tofu skin (soak in warm water and cut into strips)
• 15g minced garlic
• 2 spicy millet sticks (adjusted based on the recent hot search for "mildly spicy recipes")
2. Secret seasoning formula:
• 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce (recently recommended by internet celebrity chefs)
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 0.5 spoon of white sugar (in line with the low-sugar trend)
• 3 drops of pepper oil (new internet celebrity element)
3. Production steps:
① Blanch the tofu skin for 1 minute to remove the beany smell (recently measured by food bloggers as the best time)
② Marinate cucumber shreds with salt for 5 minutes and squeeze out the water
③ Mix all seasonings and refrigerate for 10 minutes (to improve flavor integration)
④ Sprinkle cooked sesame seeds and chopped peanuts to increase the texture.
4. Collection of innovative eating methods from netizens
| innovative version | Add new ingredients | Suitable for the crowd | heat index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean style | Korean hot sauce + Sprite | young group | ★★★★ |
| Thai hot and sour | fish sauce + lemon juice | fitness crowd | ★★★☆ |
| Sichuan Spicy Spicy | Spicy spicy oil + coriander | Spicy lovers | ★★★★★ |
5. Nutritionist’s advice
According to the "Summer Diet Guidelines" recently released by the Chinese Nutrition Society, this dish has:
1. Complementary effect of high-quality plant proteins (tofu skin contains lysine + cucumber contains methionine)
2. Low glycemic index (GI value ≤35)
3. Each serving only contains about 150 calories, which meets the standards of light food.
4. It is recommended to eat it with whole grain staple food to increase the feeling of satiety.
6. Precautions for preservation and consumption
1. Store in refrigerator for no more than 24 hours (tofu skin is easy to deteriorate)
2. It tastes best when mixed and eaten fresh (cucumbers will become watery if left for a long time)
3. Those who are allergic to soy products can substitute konjac shreds
4. In summer, it is recommended to add 1-2 drops of white wine for sterilization (traditional secret recipe)
This cold dish combines the current trend of healthy eating. It not only satisfies people's demand for quick meals, but also meets the nutritional standards of low fat and high protein. It is worthy of becoming a regular dish on the dining table this summer.
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