Dragon eye, also known as longan, is mainly produced in southern China. Dragon eye meat is popular among people because of its delicious taste. Dragon eye meat is not only delicious, but also has good therapeutic effects. There are many wonderful recipes for dragon eye meat in Chinese folk traditions. They are easy to make and not only delicious, but also have excellent health benefits.
Recipe 1: Longan and Goji Berry Porridge
Ingredients: 15g of dragon eye meat, 15g of goji berries, 50g of rice, sugar to taste.
Instructions: Put all the ingredients into a pot, add water and cook until the rice is cooked and the porridge is thick. Add sugar to taste. Take it warm, once a day, can be divided into morning and evening servings.
Effects: This porridge can nourish qi and blood, nourish the liver and kidneys. It is suitable for dizziness, pale complexion, pale lips and nails, weak lower back and knees, palpitations, insomnia, shortness of breath, chest tightness caused by qi and blood deficiency, as well as improving nutritional anemia, postpartum insufficient milk supply, and high blood pressure.
Recipe 2: Longan and Lotus Seed Porridge
Ingredients: 15g of dragon eye meat, 15g of lotus seed meat, 5 red dates, 2 tablespoons of sugar.
Instructions: Peel and core the lotus seeds, wash them; set aside. Remove the pits from the red dates; wash the glutinous rice with water, remove any impurities, set aside. Pour the glutinous rice into an aluminum pot, add the red dates, lotus seed meat, dragon eye meat, sugar, and enough water. Boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 1 to 2 hours. When there is only 300ml of water left in the pot, add sugar to taste and drink.
Effects: Longan meat has the function of tonifying the heart and spleen, nourishing qi and blood. It has a unique effect on palpitations, insomnia, and memory loss caused by heart and spleen deficiency. It also has the effect of stopping bleeding for bloody stools and women with excessive menstrual flow. It is a precious medicinal material and nourishing food.
Recipe 3: Longan and Pineapple Soup
Ingredients: 200g of pineapple meat, 100g of red dates, 100g of dragon eye meat.
Instructions: Soak the pineapple meat in salt water for 10 minutes, remove the pits from the red dates, put the dragon eye meat, the soaked pineapple meat, and the pitted red dates into a pot, add 800ml of water. Boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 1 to 2 hours. When there is only 300ml of water left in the pot, add sugar to taste and drink.
Effects: It has a good relieving effect on dizziness, insomnia, weakness in hands and feet caused by low blood pressure.
Recipe 4: Longan and Jujube Porridge
Ingredients: 100g of rice or glutinous rice, 10g of dragon eye meat, 10g of jujube, sugar to taste.
Instructions: Wash the rice or glutinous rice, dragon eye meat, and jujube; add enough water and cook over low heat. After simmering for 60 minutes, add sugar to taste and mix well, then it can be eaten.
Effects: It is used for the nourishment of heart and spleen, and for the treatment of palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, poor appetite caused by deficiency of qi and blood, or for the maintenance of people with deficiency of qi and blood.
Recipe 5: Atractylodes and Longan Tea
Ingredients: 20g of fried atractylodes, 30g of fresh Chinese yam, 15g of dragon eye meat.
Instructions: Wash the three ingredients, put them into a pot, simmer for 40 minutes, remove the residue and take the juice. Drink it frequently throughout the day.
Effects: It can invigorate the spleen and replenish qi, promote digestion and stop diarrhea. It is suitable for sub-healthy conditions such as loose and frequent stools, especially for those with weak constitution.
Tips for choosing dragon eye meat: The lighter the color, the better the quality. If there are white spots on the surface of the fruit, it is likely to be moldy. The smell should be fresh, not like rotten eggs. When gently scraping the fruit shell with your fingernails, if a light green inner skin is exposed, it is fresh; otherwise, it is not fresh. When peeling the fruit, the flesh should be thick and soft, and transparent or semi-transparent, indicating that it is delicious. Store it in a cardboard box in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place; or put it in a sealed bag and refrigerate it in the refrigerator.
