Winter melon is a nutritious vegetable that is especially suitable for drying and preserving in the winter months. Sun-dried winter melon is not only easy to carry and store, but also locks in its nutritional value, making it more delicious and tasty. The following is a detailed method and tips for drying dried winter melon.
1.Shop for fresh winter melon. Choose winter melon with a smooth surface and hoarfrost, which has a moderate moisture content and a better taste.
2.Wash and peel the winter melon. When washing winter melon, you can rinse it with clean water to remove dirt from the surface. Then use a knife to peel the winter melon and cut it into small pieces. Then scoop out the gourd with a spoon and rinse it again.
3.Cut into slices of moderate thickness. When cutting winter melon slices, it is best to keep a thickness of about 3 cm, and do not cut too thin, so as not to lose the water too quickly during the drying processAlso don't cut it too thickly, as this will increase the time it takes to dry. Spread the sliced winter melon on the curtain and place it in a sunny place to dry.
4.Pay attention to turning over and avoiding dew. In the process of drying, it is necessary to turn it over at any time to make the moisture of the winter melon dry more evenly. Remember to take the winter melon back indoors at night to avoid wet the winter melon with dew in the morning, which will affect the taste.
5.Sun-dried judgment. After several days of drying, the moisture of the winter melon slices will gradually dissipate. It can be observed with the naked eye, and if you see that the winter melon has become dry, there is no obvious water seeping, and the surface is shiny and crisp to the touch, it can be judged as sun-dried.
6.Store dried winter melon. Put the dried winter melon into a food bag and store it in a cool and dry place. Dried winter melon does not need to be refrigerated and can be kept for a year without spoiling.
Sun-dried winter melon slices can be used in a variety of ways to stew soups, stir-fries, etc., among which stewed dried winter melon is a spicy, delicious and nutritious home-cooked dish. Here's a simple way to stew dried winter melon, which makes every bite you eat delicate and delicious in your mouth.
1.Dry wash the winter melon. Soak the dried winter melon in water for 10 minutes to make it softer. Then gently squeeze with your hands to release the moisture inside the dried winter melon and wash the dust off its surface. Place the dried winter melon on a plate and set aside.
2.Deep-fried dried shrimp skin and seasoning. Heat a pan of oil, add an appropriate amount of dried shrimp skin, and fry until golden brown and crispy. Then add chopped green onions and dried chili peppers and continue to stir-fry to release the fragrance. Then pour in an appropriate amount of water, wait for the water to boil, sprinkle in a little salt and extremely fresh, stir well.
3.Stew dried winter melon. Pour the fried seasoning into a dish with dried winter melon and simmer over high heat. Wait until the winter melon slices have absorbed the soup in the pot and become tender and delicious, then turn off the heat. Place the stewed dried winter melon on a plate and enjoy this spicy and delicious dried winter melon dish at home.
By simmering, the dried winter melon is able to absorb the soup, and the combination of various seasonings makes it even more delicious. The chewy dried winter melon and the spicy seasoning complement each other for a lasting aftertaste.
Dried winter melon is a nutritious and delicious food, and sun-dried winter melon is not only convenient to preserve, but also able to retain its many nutrients. Sun-dried winter melon requires attention to the selection of fresh winter melon, the appropriate amount of turning and avoiding dew, as well as the skills to judge whether it is completely sun-dried. Stewed dried winter melon is a delicious cooking method, simple and easy, which can not only maintain the chewiness of the dried winter melon, but also mix up the spicy and delicious taste.
By drying and stewing dried winter melon, we are able to make the most of the nutritional value of winter melon and enjoy the delicious taste in our mouths during the winter months. The winter melon is stewed and eaten, and the soup is flavorful and rich in taste. So you might as well buy more winter melons to dry in winter and taste different deliciousness. I hope this article will inspire you, and friends who like winter melon can try the practice of drying and stewing dried winter melon, and feel the deliciousness and nutrition of dried winter melon.