Nutritional value of ginseng sprouts
Hundreds of years ago, in Eastern countries, ginseng was served as a nutritious food reserved only for royalty and kings. Because in terms of medicine, ginseng is at the top of the list of precious medicines: "Ginseng - Velvet - Cinnamon - Phu". The rarity and value of ginseng are often assessed based on the age of each plant. But thanks to the birth of ginseng sprouts, age is no longer a measure of the value and nutritional content of a ginseng root.
Sprouted ginseng is a new type of ginseng from the land of ginseng - Korea. This type of ginseng is grown in pots and has a shorter lifespan than regular ginseng. However, sprouted ginseng still has enough nutrients equivalent to thousand-year-old ginseng. Sprouted ginseng is sprouted ginseng grown hydroponically. While regular ginseng takes 5-6 years to accumulate all the saponin components, sprouted ginseng only takes 2-4 months. In sprouted ginseng, saponin is not mainly concentrated in the roots but is especially concentrated in the leaves. For regular ginseng, the saponin concentration will be 2.7% concentrated in the roots. However, in sprouted ginseng, 1.43% of the saponin will be concentrated in the leaves. Therefore, when using this ginseng, you can keep the leaves intact to use as a vegetable.
Ginseng is used to improve skin, anti-aging, enhance health, increase the immune system, especially support people with weakness... As you know, ginseng is a precious medicine that has been revered for hundreds of years. In particular, the price of ginseng is not cheap. Therefore, taking advantage of the entire nutritional value of a ginseng plant is what consumers expect.
Culinary creativity with ginseng sprouts
There are many ways to use fresh ginseng such as soaking in wine, making tea, soaking in honey, grinding into powder, stewing chicken or cooking porridge... However, to use this product skillfully in cooking, few chefs have tried it. At the end of November, the InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 hotel introduced dishes made by the hotel's talented chefs to bring Hanoi diners and tourists the opportunity to enjoy the taste of ginseng sprouts that are delicately prepared while still retaining their nutritional value.
3Spoons Restaurant will introduce Bun Cha combined with ginseng. The dish is not only good for health but also creates a new flavor from a familiar dish, close to Vietnamese people. This is a rare opportunity for you to enjoy such a luxurious Hanoi Bun Cha. In addition, followers of the "Eat clean" trend will not be able to refuse the ginseng salad at the Salad bar. Ginseng will be combined with fresh salads and a variety of side dishes. Also at this Salad bar, you will learn more about the nutritional value of ginseng.
During this time, Teppanyaki restaurant offers a dish of Fingernail Clams with Chrysanthemum and Ginseng. This dish was created by the chefs of InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 for this time - a unique opportunity for you to treat your stomach.
Not only offering delicious and unique dishes, Hive Lounge of InterContinental Landmark72 also offers tea lovers wonderful cups of ginseng. With a mild bitterness, deep sweetness and aroma, it will help you to be full of energy for a busy day. And Hive Lounge is also not afraid to give you the recipe for making ginseng tea after you enjoy the tea here.
On November 23rd, Q bar will hold a special party called “Green Light” for couples. Here, all couples who are willing to kiss at the check-in door will receive free entrance tickets and enjoy ginseng cocktails to their heart’s content. The restaurant also specially “sets up” a ginseng tea serving area for all guests who come to the restaurant during the event. The event will only last for two weeks, from November 16th to November 30th, 2018. The “Green Light” event will take place from 8pm to midnight on November 23rd, 2018.
- 3Spoons, Hive Lounge, Teppanyaki Counter – Stellar Steakhouse Restaurant, 62nd Floor, InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 Hotel, Pham Hung Street, Hanoi
- Q bar, 62M floor, InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 hotel, Pham Hung street, Hanoi
