Herbal Pharmacist Ai Okubo's Cell-Rejuvenating May Food & Herbal Recipes

[May 2024]
Refreshing "Broad Bean Recipes" to Avoid Fatigue and Skin Problems

After the start of the new fiscal year and Golden Week, you might be less aware of your fatigue and stress from the excitement and enjoyment, and then you let your guard down after the long holiday. This is often a time when you start to feel unwell.
Muscles all over your body might feel stiff, your digestive system might slow down... To distract yourself, you might indulge in unhealthy eating habits or stay up late, further worsening your lifestyle. As a result, some people suffer from unpleasant symptoms such as body odor, bad breath, rosacea (facial redness), seborrheic dermatitis, bloating, constipation, canker sores, and discharge.
This month, while focusing on breaking bad habits rather than consuming something, let's promote detoxification with ingredients that support liver and intestinal function.

◆This Month's Key Ingredient

Broad Beans

May often sees an increase in beauty-related issues such as skin problems and swelling. Let's promote detoxification with lecithin, which enhances liver function, and dietary fiber, which aids intestinal movement. Broad beans are also rich in protein, B vitamins, and vitamin C, making them beneficial for recovery from fatigue. As they lose freshness quickly, buy them in the pod and consume them within three days.

◆Recipe Introduction

Detox + Gut Health
Easy Broad Bean Soy Milk Potage

This easy potage is delicious both chilled and warmed. Miso, a fermented food, and sesame seeds, rich in dietary fiber, are combined to add richness. A powerful ally against constipation and rough skin.

→Check out the video for instructions

Ingredients (for 2 servings)
Broad beans　　　　　　　about 100g
Miso　　　　　　　　approx. 1.5 tbsp
Soy milk　　　　　　　　400ml
Grated ginger　　　2 cloves
Ground sesame seeds　　　2 tbsp

Instructions
① Remove the outer skin of the broad beans and heat them in a microwave (600W) for about 2 minutes.
② Once cooled, peel off the thin skin of the broad beans, place them in a bowl, and mash them coarsely with a spatula or similar.
③ Add miso, ginger, and ground sesame seeds to the bowl, mix well, dissolve with soy milk, and it's done.

Point
＊Optionally, drizzle with black pepper, olive oil, etc., at the end.
＊Adjust the amount of miso to your liking.
＊It's also delicious reheated in a pot.

 

Easily Rescue Yourself from Ailments
Broad Bean and Salmon Tortilla

A tortilla packed with protein, B vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and antioxidants. A useful recipe for days when you feel a bit unwell or want to keep things simple.

→Check out the video for instructions

Ingredients
Broad beans　　　　　　　about 100g
Onion　　　　　　　1/2
Paprika　　　　　　　1/4
Grilled salmon　　　　　　　1 fillet
Eggs　　　　　　　　　3

Instructions
① Remove the outer skin of the broad beans, heat them in a microwave (600W) for about 2 minutes, then peel off the thin skin. Finely chop the onion and cut the paprika into 1cm cubes.
② Sauté the onion well in a frying pan lined with parchment paper, then add the broad beans, paprika, and flaked grilled salmon.
③ Once the ingredients are cooked, add the beaten eggs, mix well, and cover with a lid.
④ When the eggs are set, it's done.

Point
＊Enjoy with your favorite dressing, ketchup, or sauce.
＊Using parchment paper makes cleanup easier.

 

Profile

Ai Okubo

Pharmacist, Kampo counselor. Studied Kampo, medicinal cuisine, and oriental beauty at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, becoming the first Japanese person to obtain an International Traditional Chinese Medicine Beauty Therapist qualification. After managing Kampo pharmacies, dispensing pharmacies, and esthetic salons, she is now involved in product development, writing, and corporate consulting as an expert in Kampo, medicinal cuisine, and other medical and beauty fields.

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