GOLDEN BERRY

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4 dishes made from golden berry vegetables with high nutritional content

Golden berry is a wild plant that grows a lot in Vietnam. 

However, from fruit, steam to leaf, there are various health benefits. In particular, golden berry vegetables used to be one of the things to save hunger in rural areas. Over time, the dish from golden berry vegetables is still loved  and becomes a specialty. So let's explore with Physalisvn the dishes made from golden berry vegetables immediately.

Overview of golden berry

The scientific of Golden berry is Physalis Angulata. In Viet Nam, depending on the region, you will see different names such as elm tree, lanterns, beams, boob, etc. This plant often grows wild in many places because they adapt quite well to the environment.
When you want to harvest golden berry, it is necessary to pay attention to the identification characteristics, to avoid confusion with nightshade. Golden berry is a herbaceous line, the height of the plant is only 50 - 90cm. The leaves are oval in shape, and the flowers grow singly from the axils of the leaves and stems. In particular, the fruit has a round shape, surrounded by a thin outer shell. This shell forms the shape of a lantern.
 
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Golden berry with easy indentification

Not only loved and harvested for fruit, golden berry also has nutritional and economic value from the stem and leaves. Golden berry, especially from the South American golden berry, is often used to eat fresh, process cakes, get juices, juices, etc. The stems are harvested with leaves and fruits to make tea, medicinal remedies. etc. Regarding golden berry, it is popular in food processing, there are many different recipes.
 
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Golden berry vegetables used to be a food to save hunger

In the past, golden berry vegetables was a source of hunger relief when life was still difficult. However, nowadays, they have become a valuable food that is not easy to find in markets and supermarkets. In particular, products from golden berry are sold in many parts of the world at high prices.

4 dishes made from full quality golden berry vegetables 

The dishes made from golden berry vegetables are very popular because they have their own flavor, leaving an impression on users. Here are 4 recipes that are commonly used.

Boiled golden berry vegetables

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Boiled golden berry vegetables

After being harvested, golden berry vegetables is washed, then boiled with boiling water. During the boiling process, add a little salt to the water, observe when the vegetables are just cooked, then take them out. If you let the vegetables until they are cooked, they will easily become mushy and quickly get bored when eating. This boiled vegetable dish can be used with soy sauce or fish sauce, although it is simple but very attractive because of the crispness and coolness of the vegetables.

Stir-fried golden berry vegetables with garlicis

 
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Stir-fried golden berry vegetables with garlicis with rice is very delicous

Put the pan on the stove on high heat, pour cooking oil inside. Peel the garlic and then use the knife to crush and mince it. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and fry, they will create an attractive aroma. Seeing that the garlic has turned yellow, add the washed golden berry vegetables. Use chopsticks to turn the vegetables, seasoning to taste. When the vegetables are cooked, turn off the heat, you can sprinkle some sesame seeds on the vegetables to create a highlight.
Stir-fried golden berry vegetables with garlicis has a mild bitter taste and high heat dissipation properties. When used, the vegetable still retains its crunchiness and attractive aroma from fried garlic. This will be a dish that makes the meal much more delicious.

Stir-fried golden berry vegetables with beef

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Stir-fried golden berry vegetables with beef provides various nutrients

You can refer to the recipe of stir-fry golden berry vegetables with beef to make the dish more nutritious. Beef is marinated with some spices such as salt, seasoning, pepper, etc before cooking. Put the pan on the stove, add enough cooking oil. Then, fry the garlic to create aroma for the vegetables. When the garlic turns yellow, add the beef and stir-fry. When the beef has been cooked, put the spinach in the pan, stir until cooked. You can add chili and pepper to enhance the flavor of the dish.

Golden berry vegetables crab soup

Compared to the above recipes, the difficulty of processing golden berry vegetables crab soup is higher. The proportions of reference materials are as follows:
  • 150g pureed copper crab
  • 1 bunch of golden berry vegetables
  • Onion
  • Spice
 
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Golden berry vegetables crab soup

When the crab is pureed, put it in a pot of boiling water with enough water to use. Then use a filter to filter the water. Add a little salt and bring to a boil, reduce heat until the crab bricks are frozen. Season to taste, put on high heat to increase the boiling point of the water, then put the sturgeon in it. Use chopsticks or a ladle to press the submerged part of the vegetables to help them cook evenly. Finally turn off the heat, pour the soup into a bowl to enjoy.

Applications of the dishes made from golden berry vegetables

Golden berry vegetables contains Physalin A-D, Physagulin A-G and alkaloids. In addition, they also contain many vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for health. When using dishes made from sturgeon, there will be many uses such as:

  • Cool bar, cool down the body.
  • Improve immune system.
  • Prevent muscle tissue damage.
  • Helps brighten eyes.
  • Treatment of diabetes.​​​​​​​
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Golden berry vegetables crab soup


Almost anyone can enjoy dishes made from golden berry , including pregnant women. However, attention should be paid to crab soup during pregnancy. The reason is that crabs will affect the development of children, even prone to miscarriage or premature birth.