Orange peel is the part that we tend to throw away after eating oranges, but it actually has many other uses. First of all, we need to clean the orange peel. Since fruits and vegetables may have pesticide residues, it is inconvenient to remove pesticides by simply washing them with water. So, while cleaning the orange peel, we can add a spoonful of table salt and soak for about 10 minutes. Table salt has the effect of disinfection and sterilization, which can help remove pesticide residues on the surface of orange peel. However, it should be noted that the soaking time should not be too long, otherwise the orange peel may reabsorb the pesticide.
In addition to removing pesticide residues, soaking orange peel with table salt has another benefit, which is the removal of bitter taste. The skin of the fruit tends to have some bitter flavors on it, and after soaking, these bitter tastes are removed. Cleaned orange peels can be cut into thin strips, and this type of peel is called tangerine peel and has high medicinal properties. If you want to make tangerine peel, we recommend choosing orange peel with ripe fruit, and the traditional belief is that orange peel that is more than three years old can be called tangerine peel. Generally speaking, the heavier the tangerine peel, the better its quality, so there is a saying that "the one who has been old for a long time is good". In addition, if it is only used after drying, the value of tangerine peel is low, so it is not recommended to use it this way.
Making shredded orange peel and ginger is a delicious ingredient made from orange peel and ginger. First, we heat the pan and then pour the cleaned orange peel into the pan and stir-fry quickly. During the frying process, we should be careful not to be lazy, because if we over-fry, it may bring a bitter taste, so we should fry until the moisture of the orange peel becomes less. Next, add the shredded ginger and continue to stir-fry over medium heat. Since the orange peel has more moisture, we should be careful not to pour it into the pan at the same time, so as not to fry the orange peel and the ginger is still watery. After stir-frying until the orange peel and ginger shreds are dry, you can turn off the heat and put them in the pot to cool naturally.
After cooling, we can put the fried shredded orange peel ginger into an airtight jar to ensure that there is no oil or water in the jar to prolong the preservation time of the shredded orange peel ginger. We can make a larger amount at a time and seal it for preservation, so that it can be stored for about half a year. Every time you need to use it, just take an appropriate amount and put it in a cup, then add a spoonful of brown sugar, and pour boiling water to brew. It is important to use boiled water, as boiling water maximizes the nutrients in the shredded orange peel ginger. Stir well when brewing, and drink when the temperature is suitable. Orange peel has a cough and phlegm effect, while ginger and brown sugar are warm foods. Therefore, in the winter when the weather is gradually getting colder, drinking a cup of orange peel and ginger shredded tea can warm the whole body and become a must-have drink in winter. In addition, it can also be effective in preventing colds after drinking.
Making your own shredded orange peel and ginger has multiple benefits. First of all, we can make the most of orange peels and avoid waste. Secondly, the tea has the effect of medicinal diet, which is beneficial to our health. In addition, the production process is simple and inexpensive, and you can make it yourself at home at any time, which is both cost-saving and practical.
In life, we should be good at using the resources around us, so that we can not only save money, but also create more possibilities. And making shredded orange peel and ginger is a good example. Whether it is cleaning and making orange peel, or preserving and using orange peel and ginger shreds, we need to take it seriously to ensure the quality of the ingredients and the production process to achieve the best results. I hope you can also try it and make a delicious cup of orange peel and ginger shredded tea yourself, and enjoy the health and warmth in it.
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