Summer is here, and you can see fruit vendors selling peaches everywhere. Not only are peaches delicious, but peach gum is also rich in nutrients. As we all know, peach gum is very hard, so it needs to be soaked in water before eating. But how long does it need to be soaked?
How long does peach gum need to be soaked?
Around ten hours.
People who appreciate beauty often have special feelings towards peach blossoms, peach blossom wine, and peach blossom forests. Some even call peach gum "the tears of the peach tree". In fact, peach gum is the resin secreted by the peach tree. Dry peach gum has a hard crystal-like texture, so it needs to be soaked for a long time. Generally, it needs to be soaked for more than ten hours.
Does fresh peach gum need to be soaked?
No.
Fresh peach gum is soft and elastic, similar to jelly. Generally, it does not need to be soaked. If you feel that the fresh peach gum is not very clean, you can soak it in clean water. If peach gum has not been harvested from the peach tree for a long time and has been exposed to wind and sun, it will become dry and hard. Soaking it for a period of time will make it easier to cook until tender.
Can peach gum be soaked in hot water?
Yes, it can.
Peach gum can be soaked in both cold water and hot water. Soaking it in hot water takes less time, but high temperatures may destroy the vitamins, amino acids, and other nutrients it contains, and also affect the taste. If you have enough time, you can soak peach gum in cold water. However, whether you soak it in cold or hot water is a personal choice and does not have a significant impact.
Can peach gum be eaten after soaking for two days?
It depends.
Generally, dry peach gum needs to be soaked for about ten hours, so soaking it for two days is also fine. However, in the hot summer season, if peach gum is soaked in water for too long and not stored properly, it can easily breed bacteria and spoil. If the peach gum smells noticeably sour or rotten, it is not recommended to continue eating it.
Can peach gum be cooked directly without soaking?
It is not recommended for dry peach gum.
Dry peach gum is very hard, so it is difficult to cook it directly. It not only takes a long time but also affects the absorption of nutrients and the taste. Therefore, it is not recommended to cook dry peach gum directly. It is best to soak it in cold water in advance. If the peach gum is fresh and soft, you can rinse it briefly with clean water and then cook it in porridge.
What is the best way to eat peach gum?
Papaya and Peach Gum Stew
Ingredients
1 papaya, 10g peach gum.
Instructions
1. Soak the peach gum in water overnight (for more than 12 hours) until it becomes soft and swells. The volume should increase by more than 10 times, so don't underestimate the 10g of peach gum, it is enough for two meals.
2. Carefully wash the softened peach gum to remove black impurities and break it into small pieces.
3. Steam the peach gum with a little water for about 30 minutes. Cut the papaya in half, remove the seeds, and pour the steamed peach gum into the papaya. Sprinkle with a little rock sugar and continue steaming for about 20 minutes.
Peach Gum and Coix Seed Soup
Ingredients
1 tablespoon coix seed, 1 tablespoon peach gum, 1 tablespoon rose jam, 6 red dates.
Instructions
1. Rinse the peach gum and coix seed separately and soak them in clean water. I soaked them for 8 hours. After 8 hours, rinse the peach gum and coix seed briefly and put them in a clay pot along with 6 red dates.
2. Add enough water to the clay pot, bring it to a boil over high heat, then simmer over medium-low heat for 2 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
3. In a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of rose jam. While hot, pour the cooked peach gum and coix seed into the bowl and stir well.
