What is sea lettuce? What are the functions of sea lettuce?

Sea lettuce contains protein, minerals, unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients. Eating it in moderation can enhance nutrition, strengthen the skin's resistance, and also have the effect of beautifying the skin. It lives on rocks or in rocky marshes in the middle and low tidal zones. It is more common in the East China Sea and the South China Sea. It can be eaten and used as bait. Let's take a look at the common ways to eat sea lettuce today.

Contents of this article

1. What is sea cabbage?

2. What are the functions of sea cabbage?

3. Common ways to eat sea cabbage

What is sea cabbage?

Sea cabbage is the algae of the algae plant Ulva porifera of the Ulva family, also known as sea spinach, sea lettuce, sea strips, moss, etc. The scientific name is "Ulva". Chlorophyceae, Ulva family. The algae is emerald green, solitary or tufted, and the body often has holes of varying sizes. Sea cabbage, the algae is emerald green, the cells are polygonal, mononuclear, the chloroplasts are lamellar, and there is one starch nucleus. It is a membranous body composed of two layers of cells, the leaves are oval, the edges are wavy, and the height is 10~30CM. The base is sessile, and it is a disc-shaped holdfast, which is composed of many rhizoids extending downward from the two layers of cells at the base. Asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction, the sporophyte and gametophyte are the same generation alternately. Live on rocks or in stone swamps in the middle and low tidal zones. It is more common in the East China Sea and the South China Sea, and can be eaten and used as bait.

What are the functions of sea cabbage

1. Lubricate the intestines and promote bowel movements

Sea lettuce is cold in nature. Eating it can increase the lubricity of the intestines. Therefore, sea lettuce rich in gelatin can moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements.

2. Nutritional supplement

Sea lettuce contains protein, minerals, unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients. Eating it in moderation can enhance nutrition, strengthen skin resistance, and have a beauty-enhancing effect.

3. Promote fetal development

The rich calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and other elements in sea lettuce can promote the baby's bone development, while the unsaturated fatty acids contained in sea lettuce can promote the fetal vision and brain development.

Common ways to eat sea cabbage

1. Sea cabbage egg drop soup

Ingredients: dried sea kelp, eggs, garlic sprouts, sesame oil, pepper, salt

practice:

1. Put water in the pot and add dried sea cabbage; beat the eggs and add a small amount of salt to the egg liquid.

2. After boiling, while the soup is still boiling, pour the egg liquid into the pot quickly with a chopstick. 4. Turn off the heat immediately, cover the pot, and wait for 5 seconds for the egg to be smooth and delicious.

3. When serving, add chopped green onion or garlic sprouts, sesame oil and pepper powder to season according to your preference.

2. Spicy sea cabbage

Ingredients: 250g sea cabbage, appropriate amount of auxiliary oil, salt, pepper, red pepper, garlic and vinegar.

practice:

1. Soak the sea cabbage in clean water for more than 3 hours in advance, wash it clean, drain the water and cut it into sections.

2. Pour oil into the pan, put the peppercorns in and fry until fragrant, then scoop out the burnt peppercorns.

3. Chop the red pepper, mince the garlic, and add a little vinegar.

4. Pour the fried pepper oil into a bowl. When the spicy seasoning is ready, pour it into the sea cabbage.

5. Mix well. Tip: The thick stems of sea cabbage are quite salty, so it is best to soak them in clean water in advance to remove excess salt.