Home-style recipes for high cholesterol (Part 2): 12 dishes including braised mushrooms and tofu, and shredded pork with onions.
**31. Braised Tofu with Mushrooms**
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> [Ingredients]50g button mushrooms, 200g tofu, 50g bamboo shoots, 5g dried shrimp, 2g chopped green onions, 1g minced ginger, 1g salt, 5g sugar.
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[Efficacy]Moistens the lungs and relieves cough, replenishes qi and blood, lowers lipids and nourishes the heart.
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[Indications]Suitable for conditions such as hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, and cough.
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[Preparation]Wash the shiitake mushrooms, slice them, and blanch them briefly in boiling water along with the bamboo shoots. Cut the tofu into large pieces and deep-fry until golden brown. Heat the oil in a wok, add the prepared shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and dried shrimp, and stir-fry briefly. Then add scallions, ginger, salt, and tofu, along with an appropriate amount of water. First, stir-fry over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer until the food is cooked through.
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[Usage]To be taken with meals. Take 1-2 times daily.
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> [Precautions] Those with cold spleen and stomach should eat less.
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> 32. Stewed Tofu with Fermented Black Beans
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> [Ingredients]30g fermented black beans, 200g tofu, 20ml vegetable oil, 1g salt, 2g chopped green onion, 2g minced garlic, 1g minced ginger, 1g MSG.
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> [Efficacy] Calms the mind and soothes the nerves, invigorates qi and lowers lipids.
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[Indications]Suitable for conditions such as hyperlipidemia, arteriosclerosis, chest tightness, irritability, and headache.
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[Preparation]Heat oil in a wok, add the tofu cut into small cubes, and stir-fry gently until half-cooked. Then sprinkle in chopped green onions, minced ginger, and salt, and continue to stir-fry until about 80% cooked. At this point, add the fermented black beans to the wok and continue to stir-fry. Before removing from the heat, sprinkle in MSG and stir-fry evenly.
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[Usage]To be taken with meals. Take 1-2 times daily.
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[Precautions] Those with excessive phlegm and cough should not consume too much of this.
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**33. Kelp Stewed with Soybeans**
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> [Ingredients]100g kelp, 150g soybeans, 600ml chicken broth, 2g shredded ginger, 1g salt.
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[Efficacy]Clears heat and replenishes qi, lowers lipids and blood pressure.
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[Indications]Suitable for hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and other conditions.
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[Preparation]Place the pre-soaked soybeans and kelp into a pot, add chicken broth and an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over medium heat, then add salt and shredded ginger, and simmer over low heat until the soybeans are tender and the kelp is fragrant.
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[Usage]To be taken with meals. Take 1-2 times daily.
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> [Precautions] Those with weak spleen and stomach should eat less.
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**34. Braised Eel with Onions**
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> [Ingredients]100g onion, 80g eel, 2g chopped green onion, 2g minced ginger, 1g salt.
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[Efficacy]Lowers blood lipids, lowers blood sugar, lowers blood pressure.
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[Indications]Suitable for hyperlipidemia, diabetes, hypertension and arteriosclerosis.
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[Preparation]Wash the onion and cut it into small pieces; wash the eel and cut it into strips. After heating the oil in a wok, first sauté the chopped green onions and minced ginger until fragrant; then add the onion slices and eel strips to the wok, stir-fry until cooked through, sprinkle with salt, stir-fry evenly, and it's ready to serve.
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[Usage]To be taken with meals. Take 1-2 times daily.
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> [Precautions] This product is not suitable for people with yin deficiency and internal heat or those suffering from external wind-heat.
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> 35. Golden Needle Eel Strips
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[Ingredients]100g enoki mushrooms, 300g eel meat, 5ml soy sauce, 5g chopped green onion, 2g minced ginger, 2g minced garlic, 1g salt, 1g MSG, 20ml vegetable oil.
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[Efficacy]Nourishes qi and blood, lowers lipids and blood sugar.
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[Indications]Suitable for hyperlipidemia, diabetes, chronic illness and physical weakness, loss of appetite, deficiency of qi and blood, and pain in muscles and bones.
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[Preparation]Wash the eel and cut it into strips; wash the enoki mushrooms and cut them into 1-inch sections. After heating the oil in a wok, first add the eel strips, soy sauce, and salt and stir-fry continuously until the eel strips are half-cooked; then add the enoki mushrooms, chopped green onions, minced ginger, minced garlic, and MSG, and continue to stir-fry until the eel is fully cooked, then it is ready to serve.
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[Usage]To be taken with meals. Take 1-2 times daily.
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> [Precautions] This product is not suitable for people with yin deficiency and internal heat or those suffering from external wind-heat.
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**36. Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallions**
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> [Ingredients]250g scallion whites, 100g sea cucumber, 1g salt, 2g shredded ginger, 5ml soy sauce, 10g starch, 1g MSG.
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[Efficacy]Strengthens the spleen and stomach, replenishes deficiencies and lowers lipids.
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[Indications]Suitable for patients with hyperlipidemia due to prolonged illness and physical weakness.
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[Preparation]Wash the white part of the scallions and cut them into sections; wash the sea cucumber, soak it until softened, and cut it into strips; mix the cornstarch, salt, soy sauce, and MSG with water to make a thickening sauce and set aside. Heat the oil in a wok, first add the ginger slices and sauté until fragrant, then add the scallion white parts and sea cucumber. Stir-fry over medium heat until 80% cooked, then pour in the thickening sauce and continue to stir-fry until the food is fully cooked and the flavor is evenly distributed. Remove from heat and serve.
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[Usage]To be taken with meals. Take 1-2 times daily.
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[Precautions] Those with weak spleen and stomach, excessive phlegm, or diarrhea should not consume too much.
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**37. Braised Sea Cucumber with Asparagus**
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> [Ingredients]150g asparagus, 300g sea cucumber, 2g chopped green onion, 2g chopped ginger, 1g salt, 30ml vegetable oil.
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[Efficacy]Clears heat and promotes diuresis, lowers lipids and fights cancer.
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> [Indications]Suitable for hyperlipidemia, tumors, etc.
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[Preparation]Wash the asparagus and slice it thinly; wash the sea cucumber, soak it until softened, and cut it into pieces. Heat the oil in a wok, add chopped green onions and minced ginger and sauté until fragrant. Then add the asparagus, sea cucumber, and salt, and stir-fry over medium heat until the sea cucumber is cooked through. Remove from heat and serve.
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[Usage]To be taken with meals. Take 1-2 times daily.
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[Precautions] Those with weak spleen and stomach, excessive phlegm, or diarrhea should not consume too much.
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**38. Braised Carp with Garlic Sauce**
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> [Ingredients]1 carp, 10g garlic, 5g minced garlic, 2g ginger juice, 1g pepper powder, 30ml vegetable oil, 5g sugar, 5ml soy sauce.
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[Efficacy]Strengthens the spleen and stomach, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling, lowers lipids and blood pressure.
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[Indications]Suitable for hyperlipidemia.
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[Preparation]Clean the carp by removing its internal organs, cut it into chunks, and deep-fry until golden brown. Then, add garlic, pepper, vegetable oil, sugar, soy sauce, and a suitable amount of water to a pot and simmer with the fish chunks until the sauce thickens. Sprinkle with minced garlic and ginger juice before serving.
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[Usage]To be taken with meals. Take 1-2 times daily.
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[Precautions] This product is not suitable for people with yin deficiency and internal heat, sore throat, or uremia.
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**39. Shredded Pork with Onions**
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> [Ingredients]200g onion, 100g lean pork strips, 20ml vegetable oil, 2g salt, 3g chopped green onion, 2g minced garlic, 2g minced ginger, 5ml soy sauce, 1g MSG.
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[Efficacy]Nourishes Yin and promotes body fluid production, promotes diuresis and sweating, lowers lipids and blood pressure.
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[Indications]Suitable for hyperlipidemia, hypertension, coronary heart disease, and atherosclerosis.
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[Preparation]Wash the onion and slice it. Heat the oil in a wok, then add the shredded pork, soy sauce, minced ginger, and salt. Stir-fry until the pork is about 80% cooked. Add the sliced onion and continue to stir-fry. Before removing from the heat, sprinkle with MSG and toss to combine.
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[Usage]To be taken with meals. Take 1-2 times daily.
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> [Precautions] Those with heat in the lungs and stomach, as well as those with pulmonary tuberculosis or peptic ulcers, should consume with caution.
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> 40. Stir-fried Oyster Mushrooms with Sliced Pork**
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> [Ingredients]200g oyster mushrooms, 100g lean pork slices, 3g chopped green onions, 2g minced ginger, 20ml vegetable oil, 1g salt.
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> [Efficacy] Nourishes qi and blood, nourishes yin and replenishes deficiency, lowers lipids.
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[Indications]Suitable for hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, etc.
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[Preparation]Wash the oyster mushrooms and slice them. Heat the oil in a wok, then sauté the scallions and ginger until fragrant. Add the oyster mushrooms, sliced pork, and salt. Stir-fry over medium heat until the pork is tender and cooked through. Remove from heat and serve.
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[Usage]To be taken with meals. Take 1-2 times daily.
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[Precautions] This product is not suitable for patients with nephritis or uremia.
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> 41. Braised Duck with Kelp**
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> [Ingredients]100g kelp, 300g duck meat, 1g salt, 2g chopped green onion, 2g shredded ginger, 1g MSG.
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[Efficacy]Nourishes Yin and promotes diuresis, lowers lipids and blood pressure.
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[Indications]Suitable for hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, and hypertension.
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[Preparation]Soak the kelp thoroughly in clean water, then wash and tear it into pieces; wash the duck meat and cut it into pieces. Next, place the duck pieces and kelp into a casserole dish, add an appropriate amount of water. First, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and continue to cook until the duck meat is tender. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and salt, simmer briefly, and it's ready to serve.
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[Usage]To be taken with meals. Take 1-2 times daily.
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[Precautions] Those with weak spleen and stomach or diarrhea should not eat too much.
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**42. Walnut Oil Crispy Duck**
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[Ingredients]150g walnuts, 1 old duck, 100g minced chicken, 5g chopped green onion, 2g minced ginger, 2g salt, 1 egg white, 2g MSG, 10ml cooking wine, 10g cornstarch, 100ml vegetable oil.
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[Efficacy]Nourishes the liver and kidneys, moistens the lungs and relieves cough, lowers lipids and blood pressure.
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[Indications]Suitable for conditions such as hyperlipidemia, hypertension, constipation, kidney deficiency, lower back pain, and cough and asthma.
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[Preparation]Remove feathers and internal organs from the old duck, clean it thoroughly, and blanch it in boiling water to remove excess oil. Prepare a paste by mixing walnuts, minced chicken, cornstarch, egg white, MSG, salt, and cooking wine. Next, sprinkle chopped green onions, minced ginger, salt, and cooking wine over the duck, and steam until fully cooked. Let it cool and remove the bones. Then, spread the prepared walnut and chicken paste inside the duck. Finally, heat oil in a wok, fry the prepared duck until crispy, skim off the excess oil, and it's ready to serve.
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[Usage]To be taken with meals. Take 1-2 times daily.
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[Precautions] Patients with diarrhea, bloody stools, abdominal distension, etc. should not eat too much.
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