Dried longan is a common dried fruit, and it is also a nutritional tonic that many people like. It is made from fresh longan that has been dried or tumbled in the sun, and has a sweet taste and aroma. Dried longan can not only be eaten directly, but also can be used to soak in water, boil soup, make sugar water, etc., and there are many ways to eat and have many effects. So, how is the best dried longan? Let's take a look at it.
Steps to dry longan:
Choose fresh longan, preferably thick, juicy, and sweet varieties, so that the dried longan has a better taste and quality. Wash the longan, drain the water, and use a knife to make a cut on the longan shell to facilitate the shelling when drying.
Blanch the longan in boiling water for about 1-2 minutes. This can remove impurities and bacteria on the surface of the longan, and it can also be broken, making the longan dry easier to dry.
Remove the blanched longan, let it cool, then peel off the longan shell, remove the longan core, and leave the longan meat. Be careful not to break the longan meat and keep it intact.
Spread the longan meat flat on a basket or plate to dry, place it in a well-ventilated, sunny area, and turn it once a day to let the longan meat dry evenly. The drying time depends on the weather and the thickness of the longan meat, generally it takes about 5-7 days, until the longan meat turns dark brown, the surface is dry, and the inside is slightly softer, and it's OK.
Put the dried longan in an airtight container and store it in a cool, dry place to avoid moisture or insects. This keeps it for a long time and can be eaten at any time.
Precautions for drying longan:
When drying the dried longan, pay attention to prevent rain or dew, otherwise it will affect the quality and taste of the dried longan, and even mold and deterioration.
When drying the dried longan, it is necessary to pay attention to prevent the infestation of birds or other animals, and can cover it with a gauze or other items to avoid the dried longan from being pecked or contaminated.
When drying longan, pay attention to control the degree of drying, do not dry too much or too wet, too dry will lose its aroma and nutrients, too wet will not be easy to preserve and eat.
When drying the dried longan, pay attention to maintaining the integrity of the longan meat, do not break or flatten, so as to maintain the shape and texture of the dried longan, and also more beautiful and attractive.
Edible benefits of dried longan:
Dried longan is not only delicious, but also has a lot of edible benefits, so let's introduce them below.
Dried longan is rich in vitamin C, iron, calcium, phosphorus and other nutrients, which can nourish the blood, enhance immunity, and prevent anemia and colds.
Dried longan contains a variety of amino acids, which can nourish the liver, promote protein synthesis, improve liver function, and prevent liver damage.
Dried longan contains a variety of antioxidants, which can anti-aging, delay aging, and maintain luster and elasticity.
Dried longan contains a variety of neurotransmitters that can calm the nerves and replenish the brain, improve sleep quality, relieve stress and anxiety, and improve memory and learning ability.
Dried longan contains a variety of aromatic substances that can refresh the mind, increase appetite, promote digestion, and prevent stomach and intestinal diseases.