Soy asparagus: benefits and harms, use in cooking
Soy asparagus is a component of many savory dishes. Recently, it has become popular in use with us. What is soy asparagus, what is it made of, is it possible to eat, what is it useful for, what is the name of this product in Asia, what does asparagus look like and what dishes are used in it, you can learn from this article.
What is Soy Asparagus
Soy asparagus is a fairly new dish for our culture. What is it and why soy asparagus will be found out in more detail later.
It should be borne in mind that formally the name of this product is erroneous, since it does not apply to vegetables from the asparagus family.
This Chinese ingredient in other countries is not called asparagus, but otherwise:
- fuju;
- yuba;
- dopey.
How to Make Soy Asparagus
Let's take a closer look at what fuju is made of. This unusual ingredient is obtained from soybeans. To know how asparagus is made, you need to understand how soybean grows. This bush is of different sizes (from 15 cm to 2 m), has a thin stem and a two-, three-seeded bean. This component is the basis for fuju.
The procedure for preparing the ingredient itself is carried out in several stages:
- First, bean curd is made, from which milk is separated.
- Heated to 100 ° C using special equipment.
- Then the foam of soy milk is removed.
- It is dried and the resulting dried leaf is used in a dry, soaked and pickled form.
In the finished form, the dish is pleasant and delicate in taste. Dried fuju is stored for about a year.
Calorie content and chemical composition
Fuju is a fairly high-calorie nutrient. For 100 grams of the product, 390 kcal. In addition, 42 g of protein, 19 g of fat and 12 g of carbohydrates are included.
The ingredient also contains such chemical components:
- vitamins: A, B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, B12, C and PP;
- iron;
- potassium;
- calcium;
- magnesium;
- manganese;
- copper;
- sodium;
- selenium;
- phosphorus;
- zinc.
Important! Soy lacks cholesterol and lactose, which makes this ingredient very beneficial for consumption.
Benefits and harms of soy asparagus
This product is popular among vegetarians as it is made from soybeans. It does not contain elements of animal origin. Useful properties for the health of the body are the prevention of cardiovascular and oncological diseases, as well as osteoporosis.
But the pancreas does not cope well with the processing of this product, so it is very important not to eat it in large quantities. Let us consider in more detail whether food with added soy is good for the body.
For women
Soy asparagus contains substances that stabilize hormonal balance. Such properties make its use especially important during the period of PMS and menopause. Fuju is also a prophylaxis of breast cancer and is recommended for a female disease such as myoma.
It is important to observe the dosage of asparagus in food so that an imbalance of hormones does not occur in the body.
For men
Soy asparagus is a product that contains selenium, so its use helps to fight cancer of the prostate and colon.
Did you know? An old Chinese legend says when Emperor Qin Shihuang-di, who was looking for a way to live forever, tried fuju, he liked this product so much that it has since been called the elixir of immortality.
Can I use
In general, soy enriches the body with various substances, and it is suitable for consumption by almost all people. However, there are diseases in which it is worth limiting or excluding this product from the diet.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding
Many future mothers are wondering if soy is good for the body during this period and how the baby will react to the use of such a product by the mother. Soy asparagus includes many elements that are useful to pregnant and lactating mothers.
It quickly saturates the body of a woman, which makes it possible to more fully feed the baby. All the elements obtained through the milk of a mother who uses fuzhu will serve as a good basis for the growth and development of the child.
Soya perfectly copes with the stabilization of the hormonal system of a woman. Therefore, it is suitable for use during pregnancy.
When losing weight
Soy contains enough energy, quickly saturates the body and is also quickly excreted, so people who want to lose weight are suitable dishes that include soy.
Important! Remember that asparagus is very high in calories. If you follow a diet that includes this product, you need to use the calorie table and not exceed the established serving of fuju in food.
With diabetes
Soy asparagus contains a fairly large amount of easily digestible proteins, which give the body a large charge of energy. For this reason, people with diabetes are advised to consume it. Due to the stability in soybean saturation, insulin levels will not change dramatically.
With pancreatitis
Soya has a very active effect on the pancreas, so if you have problems with the pancreas, in particular, pancreatitis, it is worth minimizing the use of fuju. Better yet, completely abandon this product, otherwise there is a risk of exacerbating the disease.
With gout
Gout is a serious reason to carefully eat foods containing soy.
Important! Gout disease significantly reduces the serving size of asparagus in food. You can eat foods containing fujia, up to three times a week in the amount of about 100 grams.
How to choose and store
Soy asparagus in a fresh consistency cannot be stored for a long period. The maximum shelf life of fresh fuju is one week. It must be stored in the refrigerator.
Since we rarely find this ingredient fresh, it’s more likely that you will use dried fuju. Dry asparagus is as useful as fresh asparagus, the only difference is how much fuju is stored and how to cook it.
Such a product is stored tightly closed, preferably in a dark place with low temperature. In such a place it should not be wet, and direct rays of the sun should not fall on the packaging with the product.
If the package with soy is open, it can be stored for no more than one month.
Energy value of the product (ratio of proteins, fats, carbohydrates):
- Proteins: 45 g, 180 kcal.
- Fats: 20 g, 180 kcal.
- Carbohydrates: 20 g, 80 kcal.
Cooking Application
Asparagus soy is especially popular in Asian countries. The Chinese most often use dried fuju, while the Japanese, on the contrary, are more fond of fresh. Basically, this ingredient is an appetizer or its component, but fuju soaked in soy sauce is most appreciated. Also using this component is preparing Chinese noodles.
Dried fuju also needs preliminary preparation before use. It must be soaked in water so that the fibers are saturated with liquid. Restored fuju acquires a delicate taste and elastic texture.
Asparagus can be cooked as an independent dish, or as a snack. Fuju lends itself perfectly to cooking, frying, and is also used in soups, hot dishes, salads.
