Tremella is a natural nourishing product with rich nutrients that can also help regulate the body. Many people like to use tremella to stew soup, but it needs to be soaked before stewing. Can tremella be sun-dried after soaking? Can soaked tremella be stored?
Can soaked tremella be sun-dried?
No, it cannot.
Tremella is a resin secreted from the bark of the peach tree. It is light yellow and transparent in color. It is collected in the summer and processed by water soaking, impurities removal, and sun-drying. It is a commonly used medicinal material in the southern regions. The nutritional composition of tremella is affected when it is sun-dried after soaking, and it will not return to its original shape.
Can soaked tremella be stored?
Yes, it can.
Dried tremella generally has a shelf life of two years, but soaked tremella can only be stored at room temperature for 24 hours. Generally, around 5 pieces of tremella can be soaked at a time. It is recommended to soak the amount needed to avoid unnecessary waste.
Can soaked tremella be refrigerated?
Yes, it can.
Tremella has good water absorption. After soaking, it becomes soft and swollen. It is recommended to soak and consume as needed. Soaked tremella can be stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of 3 days, otherwise, bacteria may grow.
How often should tremella be consumed?
It is recommended to consume it every 2-3 days.
Tremella, also known as peach blossom tears, is actually the resin from peach trees. Its composition is similar to gum arabic and contains a large amount of carbohydrates. Traditional Chinese medicine records that tremella has a neutral nature and sweet taste, and it has the effects of nourishing blood and quenching thirst. Although tremella can nourish the body, it should not be consumed for a long time. Generally, it is recommended to consume it every 2-3 days to absorb the nutrients of tremella without causing harm to the body.
How to consume soaked tremella?
Papaya stewed tremella
Ingredients
1 papaya, 10g tremella.
Instructions
1. Soak the tremella in water overnight (for more than 12 hours) until it becomes soft and swells. The volume can increase by more than 10 times, so don't underestimate these 10g of tremella, they are enough for two meals.
2. Rinse the softened tremella thoroughly to remove any black impurities and break it into small pieces.
3. Steam the tremella with a little water for about 30 minutes. Cut the papaya in half, remove the seeds, pour the steamed tremella into the papaya, sprinkle with a little rock sugar, and continue steaming for about 20 minutes.
Tremella rose and snow pear
Ingredients
30g tremella, 20g job's tears, 3 slices of snow pear, 3 dried roses, 10g cranberries, 20g rock sugar, 1500ml purified water.
Instructions
1. Soak the tremella for 4-6 hours, and soak the job's tears in warm water for 4 hours.
2. Put them into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water and rock sugar, and simmer on low heat for 2 hours.
3. Then add the snow pear and continue simmering for another hour. Sprinkle with rose petals before serving.
