Skillfully pickled toon sprouts
Toon is called a tree vegetable. It is the bud of the toon tree. It is rich in vitamins, minerals and protein and has very high nutritional value. Toon is not only rich in nutrients, but also has high nutritional value. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that toon has a cool nature and a bitter taste. It enters the lungs, stomach, and large intestine meridians and has the functions of clearing away heat and detoxifying, strengthening the stomach and regulating qi, moisturizing the skin, improving eyesight, and killing insects. Every spring, after the Qingming Festival and around Grain Rain, the toona buds begin to be picked and put on the market. At this time, the toon leaves are thick and tender, the green leaves are red-edged, and the fragrance is rich. It can be made into a variety of dishes and is very popular. Unfortunately, this dish is too seasonal and cannot be eaten after Grain Rain. Therefore, pickle the toon buds, store them in the refrigerator, or quickly freeze them and then freeze them, so that you can enjoy this spring delicacy for a long time. Especially the frozen toon sprouts can be eaten year after year. It’s no problem to eat cold noodles in the summer or scrambled toon eggs during the Spring Festival! 1. Choose the toona buds with the tenderest and freshest texture. The younger and fresher the toon buds, the lower their nitrate content, and the less nitrite will be produced during pickling. Therefore, you should choose the tenderest toon sprouts that have just been harvested for pickling. Of course, the price will be slightly higher. 2. Remove nitrates and nitrites by blanching. Blanching in boiling water for about 1 minute can remove more than 2/3 of the nitrates and nitrites, and can effectively maintain the emerald green color of the toon buds. Toon contains much higher nitrates and nitrites than ordinary vegetables, and there is a risk of producing carcinogens. Even if it is eaten fresh, it must be blanched for about 1 minute. 3. Marinate with coarse salt. Coarse salt has not been finely processed, retaining the original nutrition and flavor of table salt, and without various additives, pickled food does not easily deteriorate. If you can't buy coarse salt, use non-iodized salt. 4. Refrigerate or freeze after pickling. If you want to eat it in the near future, just refrigerate it; if you want to store it for a long time and eat it on an anniversary, you need to freeze it. The toon sprouts pickled with salt and then frozen can still maintain their bright green color and aroma even if they are eaten next year, and there is less loss of nutrients. 5. If you want to eat pickled toon sprouts, they should be pickled for more than 7 days before eating, and it is best to eat toon with foods rich in vitamin C. 6. Store in small containers or bags and eat immediately. Try to avoid frequent opening of Tsubaki buds that are temporarily unavailable. 7. If the marinating time is long or too much salt is used, soak it in water to remove excess salt before taking it out and eating it.
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