Peach gum is a precious ingredient that is widely used in Chinese cuisine, especially in traditional syrup, stews, desserts and other fields.
The time of boiling peach gum is one of the key factors affecting its production effect.
1. To make peach gum, it is necessary to soak it first.
Soak the peach gum in clean water, the time can be determined according to the specific product, generally between 4-6 hours, or even overnight, until the peach gum is completely swollen and soft.
2. After the soaking is completed, drain the soaked peach gum for later use.
This step is critical to ensure that there is no residual moisture on the surface of the peach gum so as not to affect the subsequent cooking process.
3. Next, put the soaked peach gum into a stew pot or claypot, and add an appropriate amount of water.
Usually, the ratio of peach gum to water is 1:5, which can be adjusted according to your taste and preference.
4. Start simmering peach gum.
Place the pot or claypot in a steamer and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
The simmering time depends on the size and firmness of the peach gum, but is generally between 1-2 hours.
You can open the lid at the right time to check the softness and hardness of the peach gum to meet your personal taste preference.
5. After cooking, peach gum will show a translucent and gelatinous state.
At this time, according to personal preference, you can add an appropriate amount of sugar, honey, and flower male rice wine to flavor as needed.
Although the time of boiling peach gum is important, the quality of good peach gum not only depends on the cooking time, but also related to the variety and quality of peach gum selected.
The production process of peach gum requires patience and meticulousness, and the boiled peach gum can taste mellow, smooth and delicious.
It is worth noting that boiling peach gum for too long may cause the gum of peach gum to be destroyed and affect the taste.
When boiling peach gum, it is necessary to master the heat to avoid the texture of peach gum becoming hard due to too long cooking time.
In addition to being used as a food ingredient, peach gum has some other uses and functions.
For example, peach gum is rich in collagen, which has a certain moisturizing and moisturizing effect on **, so peach gum is also commonly seen in some beauty products.
Peach gum also helps to nourish the gastrointestinal tract, enhance physical strength and nourish the skin.
In general, making peach gum requires soaking and proper simmering time.
If you master the cooking time, you can cook the mellow, smooth and delicious peach gum, which will bring delicious and nourishing to people.
Different people may have slightly different taste preferences for peach gum, and the cooking time can be adjusted according to personal preferences and eating needs, so that peach gum can better meet their taste.