Chuanbei Steamed Pear can be said to be a common and effective method for relieving cough. Its preparation method is simple and can be made at home. However, to achieve better results, it is important to master the correct method and usage. Below, we will introduce the method of making Chuanbei Steamed Pear!
【Ingredients】
One snow pear, Chuanbei powder (2 grams for children, 5 grams for adults), and some rock sugar.
【Recommended Method】
1. Peel the skin of the snow pear and remove the stem. Then, make a cut horizontally about one-third of the way from the stem. Use a knife to remove the core of the pear.
2. Place the larger half of the pear in a steaming bowl. Add some rock sugar into the hollowed-out hole and add the recommended amount of Chuanbei powder. Then, cover with the smaller half of the pear and secure it with a toothpick.
3. Add water to the steamer and place a steaming rack inside. Put the steaming bowl on the rack and steam over high heat for about 20 minutes. Remove the bowl, let it cool, and consume the pear and the soup.
【Nutritional Benefits】
Chuanbei Steamed Pear has the medicinal effects of expectorant, cough relief, lung moisturization, and nourishing yin. Therefore, this cough remedy is only suitable for dry cough without phlegm or with very little phlegm, which is caused by inflammation of the throat due to excessive internal heat or persistent dry cough in the elderly. It is not effective for damp-heat cough caused by wind-cold flu.
