Douban Carp and Dragon Horse Chicken - A Nourishing and Aphrodisiac Recipe

Douban carp, nourishing and diuretic

There are many foods that are beneficial for men, and braised carp with broad bean paste is a particularly good choice. It is sweet and neutral in nature, and can help reduce swelling and promote urination. This dish is especially suitable for men with weak constitutions or those prone to phlegm and dampness. If the husband is weak or wants to improve his health, the wife can also try this dish.

Nutritional value and effects of broad beans and carp

Broad beans can be made into broad beans, which are sweet and neutral in nature. They have the effects of replenishing qi, strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, stopping bleeding and lowering blood pressure, and astringing essence and stopping leukorrhea. They can be used to treat symptoms such as insufficient qi, fatigue and poor appetite, and high blood pressure.

Every 100 grams of carp contains 25 micrograms of retinol and 25 micrograms of vitamin A, which are beneficial for improving eyesight. Furthermore, the fish head is rich in lecithin, which is beneficial for maintaining brain nutrition and enhancing memory. Carp is sweet in taste and neutral in nature, and has the effects of tonifying the spleen and stomach, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, clearing heat and detoxifying, and relieving cough and lowering qi. It is beneficial for various types of edema, abdominal distension, oliguria, and jaundice. Carp is rich in polychain fatty acids, which can lower cholesterol and prevent arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Carp meat contains 334 milligrams of potassium, which can prevent hypokalemia and increase muscle strength.

Douban Carp

1. Ingredients: 250g bone-in carp meat, 30g broad bean paste, 10g scallions, 10g ginger, 10g garlic, 15g cornstarch, 10g soy sauce, 5g vinegar, 5g sugar, 1g MSG, 10g cooking wine, 75g chicken broth, 500g salad oil (approximately 70g used).

2. Method

(1) Cut the fish into pieces that are 5 cm long and 3 cm wide.

(2) Heat salad oil in a wok over high heat until it is hot. Fry the fish pieces until golden brown and remove them from the wok. Leave a little oil in the wok, add chopped green onion, ginger, garlic and fermented bean paste and stir-fry until fragrant. Add soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, fish pieces and fresh broth to flavor the dish. Add MSG and thicken with cornstarch slurry.

The oil temperature for frying fish should not be too low to avoid breaking the fish meat. The scallions, ginger, garlic, and fermented bean paste should be sautéed in oil until fragrant before adding other seasonings and fish pieces.

Beneficial foods for men

Tonifying refers to tonifying yang, blood, qi, yin, etc. So what are some tonifying foods for men?

1. Chicken meat is a top-grade food for medicinal purposes, with hens and young chickens being the best choices.

Functions: Tonifies the spleen, nourishes the blood, and replenishes the kidney essence. It is indicated for spleen and stomach yang deficiency, reduced appetite, epigastric pain, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, etc.; liver and spleen blood deficiency, dizziness, blurred vision, sallow complexion, postpartum hypogalactia, etc.; kidney essence deficiency, lower back pain, weak knees, tinnitus, deafness, frequent urination, low sperm count, and cold sperm, etc.

2. Yellow Beef: Yellow beef warms and nourishes the spleen and stomach, replenishes qi and blood, strengthens muscles and bones, and reduces swelling and promotes urination. It is primarily used to treat spleen and stomach yang deficiency, rectal prolapse, edema; deficiency of essence and blood, emaciation, weakness, and sore muscles and bones.

3. Leeks: Leeks are the leaves of the leek plant, belonging to the lily family. They are also known as grass stalactite, aphrodisiac grass, or virility-enhancing grass.

Functions: Tonifies the kidneys and strengthens yang, invigorates the spleen and warms the stomach. Mainly treats kidney yang deficiency, lower back and knee pain and coldness, impotence and premature ejaculation, frequent urination, etc.; spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness, hiccups and nausea, abdominal pain due to cold, diarrhea or constipation, etc.

4. Glutinous rice was formerly known as Yuanmi or Jiangmi.

Functions: Tonifies the middle energizer and replenishes qi, strengthens the spleen and warms the stomach, consolidates the exterior and stops sweating. Mainly treats spleen and stomach deficiency-cold, nausea, poor appetite, diarrhea, etc.; weak stomach exterior, spontaneous sweating, excessive sweating, etc.; chronic digestive tract diseases, etc.

5. Shrimp is good for kidney health and virility. It is primarily used to treat kidney yang deficiency, impotence, premature ejaculation, decreased libido, and lower back and knee weakness.

6. Sparrow meat is believed to invigorate yang and replenish essence. It is mainly used to treat kidney yang deficiency, impotence, premature ejaculation, lower back and knee pain and coldness, and frequent urination.

Common foods such as eggs, duck eggs, duck meat, soybeans, bananas, and lychees can all be beneficial to a husband's health. However, the wife should decide whether to let her husband eat more or less based on the main functions of each food.

Dragon Horse Chicken, a tonic for male virility and energy replenishment

"The spirit of a dragon-horse" is a Chinese idiom describing extraordinary energy. The "dragon-horse" here actually refers to the precious Chinese medicinal herb, seahorse. It has a significant therapeutic effect on men suffering from impotence, premature ejaculation, and frequent urination. This dish can also invigorate yang, replenish qi, nourish essence, and enhance vitality. For wives to nourish their husbands, this dish is ideal.

Dragon Horse Chicken

1. Ingredients: 10g seahorse, 15g shrimp, 1 young chicken (about 750g).

2. Method

(1) Soak the seahorse in warm water for 10 minutes.

(2) Clean the chicken thoroughly, remove the tail, wings and head, then break the leg bones, split it open from the back, and make a few cuts on the spine to make the chicken lie flat. Then put the chicken into boiling water for 3 minutes to remove the blood.

(3) Rinse the chicken clean and put it in a pot. Place soaked seahorses around the chicken, shrimp in the middle, a whole scallion and some ginger slices, 15 grams of Shaoxing wine, a little salt and MSG, and 500 grams of fresh broth. Then cover the pot and steam for 2 hours. It is ready to eat.

(4) Remove the scallions and ginger slices before serving.

It warms the kidneys and strengthens yang, replenishes qi and nourishes essence. It is suitable for men with decreased libido, impotence, premature ejaculation, frequent urination, tinnitus, dizziness, weakness or cold pain in the lower back and knees.

Other foods that can enhance male virility and replenish qi

Besides the Dragon Horse Chicken recipe, Sea Cucumber and Pigeon Egg Soup is also an excellent food for men to boost their virility. First, prepare the following ingredients: 20g of Cistanche deserticola, 150g of sea cucumber, 4 pitted red dates, 12 pigeon eggs, and a pinch of salt. Soak the sea cucumber in water until fully rehydrated, remove the internal organs and inner membrane, and wash thoroughly. Boil the pigeon eggs in water until cooked, remove them, soak them in cold water briefly, peel off the shells, and set aside. Wash the Cistanche deserticola with water and slice it. Wash the four red dates with water, remove the pits, and set aside. Place all the ingredients in an earthenware pot, add enough water, and simmer over medium heat for 3 hours. Add a pinch of salt to taste. This dish is effective for men suffering from blood and essence deficiency, general weakness, impotence, and seminal emission.

1. Dog meat is sweet and salty in taste, and warm in nature. It is believed to benefit the spleen and stomach, and nourish and invigorate yang. Cooking dog meat with black beans and consuming both the meat and broth can treat impotence and premature ejaculation. However, dog meat is warm in nature, and excessive consumption can cause internal heat. Those with sores due to heat or excessive yang should not consume it.

2. Lamb: Lamb is an excellent tonic for men in winter. Boiling lamb and eating the meat and drinking the broth can treat various ailments in men, such as general weakness, stomach deficiency, and impotence. It also has warming and cold-dispelling effects, and nourishes qi and blood.

3. Loach: Loach contains high-quality protein, fat, vitamin A, vitamin B₁, niacin, iron, phosphorus, calcium, etc. It has a sweet taste and neutral properties, and is believed to invigorate the spleen and replenish qi, nourish the kidneys and promote sperm production. It is also said to have a good effect on regulating sexual function. Loach contains a special protein that promotes sperm formation. Regular consumption of loach by adult men can provide nourishment and strengthen the body.

4. Shrimp is delicious and has high nutritional and medicinal value. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it is sweet and salty in taste, warm in nature, and has the effects of strengthening the kidneys and replenishing essence. It can be used as a tonic food for those who are weak due to prolonged illness, short of breath, fatigue, and loss of appetite. Regular consumption of shrimp by men can strengthen their bodies.

5. Fish: As early as ancient Roman times, people discovered that fish was an ideal food for nourishing libido, especially shark meat, which still enjoys a reputation as a sexual "catalyst" today. Studies have shown that fish contains abundant phosphorus and zinc, which are very important for the sexual health of both men and women, and are known as "sexual harmony elements for couples."

6. Leeks: Leeks are not only tender and delicious, but also very nutritious. Leek seeds are a stimulant with effects such as strengthening sperm, boosting yang, tonifying the kidneys, treating leukorrhea, and warming the lower back and knees. They are suitable for treating impotence, spermatorrhea, and frequent urination. Grinding leek seeds into powder and taking 15 grams twice a day with warm water is effective in treating impotence.

7. Seaweed: Seaweed contains more iodine than any other plant or animal, and iodine deficiency or insufficiency can lead to decreased male sexual function and libido. Therefore, it is important to regularly consume seaweed such as kelp, nori, and wakame.

8. Scallions: Modern medical research shows that scallions are very nutritious, containing various plant hormones and vitamins, which can ensure the normal secretion of human hormones, thus playing a role in strengthening yang and nourishing yin.

9. Honey contains reproductive gland hormones, which have significant biological activity that can activate the gonads. Men whose sexual function declines due to physical weakness or old age can improve their condition by regularly consuming honey products.

Eggs are so common in daily life that wives may know they are a high-protein food, but they may not know that the human body absorbs 99.7% of egg protein (compared to only 85% for milk). Furthermore, eggs are an excellent nutritional supplement for enhancing sexual function. Therefore, eggs can be very helpful for husbands who want to nourish their kidneys.