Introduction: "If you eat a fruit in winter, you don't need to drink Chinese medicine", this old proverb emphasizes the importance of replenishing qi and blood in winter. The cold winter can easily lead to problems such as cold hands and feet, heavy dampness in the body, and lack of qi and blood. In order to maintain good health and beauty, in addition to keeping warm, it is also important to supplement some foods that have the effect of replenishing qi and blood. As a common fruit and Chinese medicinal material, jujube is known as a "hardcore crop", rich in minerals such as iron, vitamin C and selenium, and has the effects of strengthening the spleen, nourishing the stomach, calming the nerves and replenishing qi and blood. Today, I am Sister Silly Food, and I will share with you how to steam jujubes, and you are welcome to read this article to get more information about it.
In order to ensure the hygiene of the steaming process and the quality of the jujubes, it is first necessary to choose the jujubes with a full shape. This type of jujube has a sweeter and glutinous taste and is more suitable for steaming. During the cleaning process, the surface of the jujube may carry some dust and insect eggs, which cannot be completely removed by simple washing. Therefore, we can add some dry flour to the water in which we wash jujubes, which has good adsorption and can better remove impurities on the surface of jujubes. Pour the red dates into a large basin, sprinkle with some flour, add an appropriate amount of water, knead the red dates, and change the water several times halfway. In this way, the treated dates will become crystal clear.
After cleaning the jujubes, put them directly into the steaming drawer, add an appropriate amount of cold water, cover the pot, steam over high heat until hot, and continue steaming for about 15 minutes. By steaming, the jujube will become soft and glutinous, and there will be more moisture on the surface. At this time, you can turn off the fire, dry the jujube in a sunny place or on the balcony, and dry it for about 3 hours to make the moisture inside the jujube fully volatilized. After drying, the dates will feel deflated and the flesh will become firmer.
After a round of steaming and drying, the color of the dates will become darker. In order to make it taste better, the process of steaming and drying can be repeated repeatedly. Put the dried dates into the pot again and steam them for about 25 minutes each time. After repeated steaming and drying 3 times, the color of the jujube will become more mellow, and the taste will be softer and sweeter. The last steaming and drying time is slightly longer, about a day or so. The jujubes processed in this way are not only delicious and delicious, but they are also not easy to get on fire, making them suitable for people of all ages.
Steamed red dates can be eaten as a snack or used to cook other foods. Insist on eating 3-5 steamed red dates every day to achieve the effect of replenishing qi and blood, beautifying and nourishing the skin. Jujubes are rich in a variety of nutrients that help to improve the complexion and make the face skin more rosy and radiant. In addition, jujube also has the effect of regulating the stomach and improving sleep quality. Whether it is the elderly or children, they can consume a moderate amount of steamed red dates to increase physical strength and improve immunity.
Summary: Winter is a good time to replenish qi and blood, and red dates, as a food with nourishing effect, are loved by the majority of people. Through the simple steaming process, we can make steamed red dates with a soft and glutinous taste to satisfy our yearning for deliciousness and health. Jujube is rich in nutrients that can nourish the body, improve complexion, and maintain the youthfulness and beauty of the complexion. Therefore, during the cold winter months, we can enjoy a few steamed red dates every day to enhance overall health and beauty. I hope my sharing is helpful to you all, thanks for reading!
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