The first time I ate this fruit was at a friend's house in the south, and I still can't forget the sour and astringent taste when I took a bite of it, and under the persuasion of my friend, I ate the second one, and the taste is sweet, and the more I eat it, the sweeter it becomes. A friend told me that there is a citrus fruit known as the "cough king", and we usually think of all kinds of colorful fruits, but this fruit is silently hiding in the corner of our life. Whenever the cold season comes, the citrus fruit is like the "cough king", bringing us warmth and soothing.
The orange fruit, also known as the "orange orange", has a translucent flesh, a round shape, and a smooth skin, this fruit is not only delicious but also rich in nutritional value. It is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients, and is known as the food that "moistens the lungs and relieves cough". Mandarin orange has the effect of dissolving phlegm, clearing the lungs and throat, and aiding digestion. In the dry season, people are often prone to discomfort due to dry throat, and the consumption of citrus fruit can effectively alleviate this problem and give the throat sufficient moisture.
Since mandarin orange fruit has so many miraculous effects, how can we better enjoy its deliciousness? Here is an easy-to-learn method of pickling mandarin fruit in rock sugar.
Recommended Recipe 1: [Rock Sugar Oil Citrus Fruit]
Ingredients: orange fruit, salt, rock sugar
Here's how:
1. Put the mandarin fruit into a pot, add a little salt, add a little water, stir well, gently scrub, clean the mandarin fruit, and then dry the water.
2. Place the mandarin fruit on the cutting board and gently pat it flat with a knife to make the mandarin fruit crack. Add a pinch of salt, stir well and marinate for 10 minutes to remove the sourness and astringency.
3. Pour out the marinated water, add a few pieces of rock sugar, stir evenly, put it in a glass jar, seal and marinate for 2-3 days, then take it out and eat.
This rock sugar pickled mandarin fruit not only retains the original flavor of the mandarin fruit, but also adds the mellow taste of rock sugar, making the mandarin fruit more delicious and delicious. On a cold winter day, enjoy a spoonful of chic-sugar-pickled orange fruit that not only moistens the throat, but also brings a hint of warmth and sweetness.
Recommended Recipe 2: [Citrus Fruit Lean Meat Soup]
In the cold winter, a bowl of hot citrus fruit lean meat soup is even more warm.
Ingredients: lean meat, orange fruit, green onion, ginger, a pinch of salt
Here's how:
1. Clean the lean meat, cut it into small pieces, boil it in a pot under cold water, bring it to a boil over high heat, blanch it and set aside. Slice green onions and ginger, clean and set aside.
2. Add water to the casserole and bring to a boil, add lean meat, citrus fruit, green onion and ginger to boil over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer for 1 hour, then add a little salt.
This citrus soup preserves the freshness of the citrus fruit while allowing the tender flavor of the lean meat to soak in. The warm soup has a light fruity aroma that not only moisturizes the lungs, but also brings a touch of warmth to the cold winter days.
Overall, citrus fruit is not only a delicious fruit, but also a healthy food with multiple functions. Whether it's marinated in rock sugar or served with lean meat stew, it can bring us warmth and comfort during the cold winter months. In your busy life, you might as well taste this "cough king" to let your body get the best care in the cold season.