Longevity is the goal pursued by many people, and maintaining a regular diet is one of the important factors in achieving longevity. So, we are always interested and curious about macrobiotic foods. In this topic, there is a food known as the "fruit of longevity". After the frost falls, it is the best time to eat it, and that isHawthornHawthornIt is a kind of food that can be washed and eaten directlyFruitsAlthough it has a slight sourness and astringency, it can increase the appetite after eating. Many older people enjoy eating itHawthorn, and eating more of it is beneficial to enhance spleen and stomach function and appetizing, but also to improve sleep and alleviate sub-energyHealthState. HawthornAlthough it is small in size, it is very rich in nutritional value. In the season when it is on the market, we must not miss it, but in the purchaseHawthornBe careful, as some vendors will be shoddy. Below I will teach you how to choose a good oneHawthorn
Not allHawthornThey are all sweet, and the taste is different for each variety. For us, it's sweeterHawthornIt is generally medium in size, has a smooth surface, and has a reddish appearance. SuchHawthornFresh on the palate. And the sour one is strongerHawthornIt tends to be a larger variety, such as a larger oneVenus, large hydrangea, etc. theseHawthornThe surface is relatively rough, bright red in color, and it tastes sour. Therefore, not all of the big onesHawthornAll are sweet, on the contrary, medium in sizeHawthornIt's easier to eat sweet. So, you can choose the one that suits your taste according to your personal preferencesHawthorn
If you like something sweeter and heavierHawthornYou can choose a softer one that does not have any damage to the appearanceHawthorn。However, it should be noted that if you buy it and pinch it a little harder, it will breakHawthorn, don't buy it, this kindHawthornIt is likely that it has been left for a long time and will rot within a few days of returning home. If you prefer something that is more sourHawthornYou can choose one that is harder to the touch and not easy to deformHawthorn
Hawthornis a very unique oneFruitsNot only can it be eaten directly, but it can also be made from itHawthornCake. The following is an introduction to one of themHawthornThe method of cake.
1. Will buy it backHawthornPut it in a large basin, add the appropriate amount of flour, and use the adsorption power of the flour to willHawthornWash well. Then rinse with clean water a few times, making sureHawthornThe surface is clean.
Extension: The cleaning process requires patience and meticulousness to avoid flour residuesHawthornAbove. CleanedHawthornIt looks even more enticing.
2. Clean itHawthorn, poke it with chopsticksHawthornTail, willHawthornSeeds are picked out. Repeat the above steps to process allHawthorn, and then willHawthornCut into cubes or chop.
Expansion: PickHawthornThe process of seeding requires patience, but this is guaranteedHawthornThe taste is better without seedsHawthornEasier to eat.
3. Cut it offHawthornPut it in a pot, pour in water, and the water level should not passHawthorn。Then bring to a boil, stir with chopsticks, switch to low heat and continue to cook for 15 minutes.
Extension: BoilHawthornThe time should not be too long, so as not toHawthornCooking rotten affects the taste. Cooking over low heat for 15 minutes will ensure itHawthornCook thoroughly.
4. Use a colander to put it togetherHawthornRemove and put in a bowl with a spoonHawthornPieces mashed intoHawthornpuree, then put back in the pan.
Expansion: MashHawthornThe process requires patience and meticulousness to ensureHawthornThe puree is uniform and delicate, and the taste is rich.
5. Add 300 grams to the potRock sugarand continue to boil. Stir constantly with a spoon to prevent the pan from sticking until the water is dryHawthornThe cake is viscous.
Extension: Constant stirring can be ensuredHawthornThe cake is cooked evenly, the sugar is dissolved evenly, and the taste is richer.
6. EtcHawthornOnce the cake has cooled, it can be placed in a crisper box. Cover the box with a layerplastic wrapand then willHawthornPour the sauce into the box and use a spoon to level the surface. Then close the box and put it in the refrigerator for more than 6 hours.
Extension: The longer it is refrigerated, the longerHawthornThe better the taste of the cake. HawthornThe freezing of the cake during refrigeration helps it retain its shape and texture better.
Extension: When demolding, you can soak the box in warm water for a while, so that it can be easily placedHawthornThe cake is taken out and will not be damagedHawthornThe shape of the cake.
Through this article, we learned:HawthornThis food is known as the "fruit of longevity". It can not only help the elderly increase appetite, strengthen the spleen and appetizer, improve sleep, but also rich in a variety of nutrients. We also learned Xi how to pick the good onesHawthorn, as well as productionHawthornCake steps. I hope everyone is buyingHawthornWhen being able to choose a good qualityHawthornand try to make itHawthornCake and enjoyDeliciouswithHealthAt the same time, it can also prolong life. Let's eat more of this from now onDeliciousIt is also beneficial to "the fruit of longevity", the common pursuitHealthThe goal of longevity.
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