There are two types of chives in Korean market. One is the thick and long chive (usually we call it Chinese chive) and the other is a thin and small chive called Korean chive.Chive is a vegetable that Koreans love very much. You can make and eat it with Kimchi, or make pancakes and eat it. When grilling meat, eat it together as a salad.
Chive is a vegetable that is good for our health. Let's learn about the benefits of chives
In Korean Old Saying ,'Spring chives do not trade with ginseng or antler.'
The season is from March to May. The chives that come out at this time are the softest, have the best medicinal properties, and reach their peak in taste and nutrition.
Chive, a greenish- yellow vegetable, has a unique scent and spicy taste, making it a thankful spring vegetable that stimulate the appetite.
Key Nutrients of Chive
Protein, Carbohydrates, calcium, vitamin A, Vitamin B1, vitamin C, potassium, iron, minerals, chlorophyll, dietary fiver, adenosine.
Benefits of Chive
- Physical strength and energy enhancement
- anemia prevention
- blood circulation improvement
- antioxidant action
- fatigue recovery
- cardiovascular disease prevention
- warmth
- lower back pain
- numbness in the hands and feet
The stamina enhancing effect of chives has been known for a long time. In Buddhism and Taoism, it is considered one of the five buildings that activate the negative mind and hinder training.
* Oshinchae (오신채) is forbidden because it causes energy boosting food making it difficult to control oneself. wild chives(달래), green onions(파), garlic(마늘), chives(부추), Apiacease (아위)
It is also called 'lazy grass', and it means that if you enjoy eating it, the relationship between the couple improves and they do not leave the bedroom. in the herbal medicine, it is written that it has the effect of fixing onsin.
In oriental medicine, God refers not only to the kidneys, but also to the urinary and genital organs.
Therefore, the onsingojeong effect can be seen as an energy enhancing effect.
Aryl sulfide, a spicy ingredient, is also found in garlic and onions, The main action of aryl sulfide is to combine with vitamin B1 to form allithiamine. Allithiamine is a component of garlic injections prescribed as a fatigue reliever in some medical institutions these days.
If allithiamine relieves fatigue and increases vitality, stamina will naturally increase.
Chives and Onion Salad. - It is best eaten with Samgyeopsal (삼겹살)
- Slice the onion (one)thinly and soak it in water (about 30m.) to remove the spicy.
- Cut the chives into 3-4 pieces. (1bunch)
- Mix soy sauce(6T), red pepper power(4T), vinegar (2T), sugar(2T), grind garlic(1T), and perilla oil( 2T)
- Season the chives and onion well with the seasoning and sprinkle with sesame seeds to complete.
