Phoenix eye fruit is a dual-use ingredient in medicine and food, with a very rich nutritional value. It not only regulates the stomach and intestines, but also has the functions of detoxification, insecticide, and anti-aging. Let's take a look at the medicinal effects of Phoenix eye fruit below.
【Medicinal value of Phoenix eye fruit】
1. Improving memory
Phoenix eye fruit contains a variety of beneficial trace elements for the human body. Among them, phosphorus and zinc are the most important elements in Phoenix eye fruit. It also contains some phospholipids, which can be directly absorbed and utilized by the human brain and central nervous system. It can improve brain cell activity and significantly improve memory, making it most suitable for those who use their brains frequently.
2. Protecting the eyes
Phoenix eye fruit contains rich vitamin A, which can directly affect the human visual nerves, improve vision, and prevent retinal degeneration and night blindness.
3. Lowering cholesterol
Phoenix eye fruit contains a large amount of fatty acids, most of which are unsaturated fatty acids. They can promote fat metabolism and elimination in the body, reduce the absorption of cholesterol by the body, decompose and excrete cholesterol from the body, soften blood vessels, and lower high blood lipids.
【Methods of consuming Phoenix eye fruit】
The edible part of freshly picked Phoenix eye fruit is its seed kernel. The peeled Phoenix eye fruit seed kernel is soft and white, resembling small quail eggs. It is delicate and beautiful, with a flavor similar to chestnuts. It has a slightly sweet and fragrant taste, and a juicy texture that is even better than chestnuts.
Due to the relatively mild taste of Phoenix eye fruit itself, and its sticky and powdery texture, it can be paired with different ingredients to create various flavors. There are many ways to consume it, such as steaming, boiling, roasting, making syrup, and braising.
Since the flavor of Phoenix eye fruit is similar to chestnuts, people from Guangdong naturally associate it with the way chestnuts are eaten.
Braising and stewing are the most common ways to consume Phoenix eye fruit. Braised dishes made with Phoenix eye fruit have a mellow and rich taste. It can be used to braise chicken or duck, or to braise roasted meat.
Among them, stewing is considered the best way to consume it. Fatty ingredients such as pork belly, roasted meat, chicken, duck, and abalone (stewed with abalone sauce) are best paired with the flavor of Phoenix eye fruit. The most representative dish is "Braised Chicken with Phoenix eye fruit", which is simple to make.
