The Great Cold solar term is the last stop of the 24 solar terms. On the ninth day of the cold season, according to traditional Chinese medicine, it is important to follow the right time, regulate the spleen and stomach, and store the body's energy to resist the cold. This also lays the foundation for the generation of yang energy in the coming year. In addition to warm beef and mutton, seemingly simple vegetables also contain the ability to resist the cold. 1、 Counting the vegetables on the winter dining table, Red Cabbage can be called the seasonal "star" of the Great Cold season. Unlike other vegetables, red cabbage prefers cool climates. After the baptism of frost and snow, the green and astringency fades away, and the stem becomes even more purple red and bright, and the taste is also stimulated to be more crispy, tender, and sweet. Hongshan District, Wuhan, Hubei Province is a famous production area for red cabbage, and its climate and soil conditions are extremely suitable for the growth of red cabbage. In addition to various regions in Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan and other provinces are also major growers of red cabbage. Red cabbage sprouts are rich in nutrients, including vitamin C, folate, carotenoids, and other nutrients that can enhance immunity. Dietary fiber can dissolve the greasiness of winter meat foods. In addition, red cabbage is also rich in anthocyanins and minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and selenium. Cooking red cabbage sprouts does not have complicated steps, stir frying over high heat and adding some garlic is the best way. 2、 The tender and white winter bamboo shoots are a unique surprise of winter and a gift of natural freshness. The deliciousness of bamboo shoots occupies an important position in the map of Chinese cuisine. Poet Bai Juyi wrote a poem called "Eating Bamboo Shoots": "Every day, I add a meal and don't think about meat during the hour," which shows his love for bamboo shoots. Winter bamboo shoots have low energy and are not only rich in dietary fiber, but also belong to high potassium foods, which are beneficial for promoting intestinal peristalsis and assisting in controlling hypertension. The processing methods for bamboo shoots vary in different regions of our country. There is a famous dish in the Jiangnan area called "marinated and fresh", which is a slow cooked dish that combines bamboo shoots with fresh meat and salted pork belly slices. The soup is rich in white sauce, the bamboo shoots are fragrant and crispy, and the flavor is strong. The famous dish of Hangbang cuisine, "Oil braised Winter Bamboo Shoots," perfectly combines freshness, saltiness, and fragrance. In the Hunan and Jiangxi regions, winter bamboo shoots and cured meat are the best partners. In the Guangdong region, bamboo shoots and seafood are stir fried or boiled together to make delicious soup. With the addition of bamboo shoots, various flavors are perfectly blended. In the southwestern region, winter bamboo shoots are often regarded as important mountain treasures and presented to guests with a sour taste, either stir fried or made into sour bamboo shoots, which are also unique. 3、 After waiting for spring, summer, and autumn, fresh water chestnuts finally hit the market in winter. Before and after the Spring Festival, water chestnuts are also regular visitors in the New Year's market. There is a saying among the people that "water chestnuts compete with snow pear in winter and spring". In traditional dietary concepts, water chestnuts have the effects of clearing heat, generating fluids, moistening the lungs, and relieving cough, which can alleviate the discomfort caused by excessive heating in northern winter homes and add a sweet and refreshing taste to the cold and dry season. The "Chinese Food Ingredient List" classifies water chestnuts as aquatic vegetables. In the three meals a day in winter, water chestnuts play two roles: they can be used for cooking and meals, and can also be eaten raw as a special supplement to winter fruits. In various parts of our country, water chestnuts are often added to vegetables, pastries, or used to make sweet soups. Adding water chestnuts to dishes not only enhances the taste, but also relieves greasiness. Its rich sugar and amino acids are natural seasonings for dishes. As a vegetable, water chestnuts can be fried, stewed, or used in stuffing of steamed stuffed buns, dumplings and Wonton; It can also enhance its crisp taste even after cooking, giving the dish more layers and distinct contrasts in flavor. When it comes to serving dishes, one must mention a must-have dish for the New Year's Eve dinner - the horseshoe lion head, which has the meaning of reunion and completeness. Adding chopped horse hooves to traditional pork filling not only allows you to feel the softness and tenderness of the lion's head, but also the crisp and sweet taste of the horse hooves, making it the best example of meat and vegetable pairing. (New Society)