Bai Guo, also known as Ginkgo biloba, is rich in vitamins, amino acids, and starch, and has the effect of nourishing the body. It is also known for its cough suppressing, discharge stopping, and blood pressure lowering properties. If you have ever eaten Bai Guo, you may have noticed that it has a layer of skin. So how do you remove the skin of Bai Guo?
How to remove the skin of Bai Guo
Methods:
1. Wash the Bai Guo thoroughly, use a hard object to break the outer shell, and then remove the seed.
2. Soak the seed for 5-7 hours, then rub off the skin with force, and rinse with clean water.
What happens if you eat too much Bai Guo
Poisoning
Bai Guo contains toxic substances such as ginkgolic acid, ginkgol, and hydrogenated ginkgolic acid. Overeating can lead to poisoning, with common symptoms including fever, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, and seizures. If you experience any toxic reactions after eating Bai Guo, you should immediately induce vomiting and seek medical attention. The recommended dosage of Bai Guo is 4.5-9g, and excessive consumption should be avoided.
What should not be eaten with Bai Guo
1. Eel
Eel contains various nutrients, but it is not suitable to be eaten with Bai Guo as the ingredients of both may react and cause discomfort.
2. Carrots
Carrots are rich in vitamins and amino acids and have high nutritional value. However, they contain vitamin C decomposing enzymes that can destroy vitamin C in Bai Guo. Therefore, they should not be eaten together.
How to preserve fresh Bai Guo
Refrigeration
Bai Guo is suitable for storage in a cool and dry place. If conditions allow, it can be stored in the refrigerator to prolong its shelf life and preserve its freshness.
Note: When refrigerating Bai Guo, seal it tightly to avoid odor transfer with other foods.
How to eat fresh Bai Guo
Bean Curd and Bai Guo Syrup
Ingredients:
2 pieces of bean curd skin, appropriate amount of rock sugar, 20 Bai Guo seeds (adjust quantity based on the number of servings).
Instructions:
Soak the bean curd skin until soft. Remove the shells from Bai Guo and wash them. Cook until the Bai Guo is fully cooked, then add rock sugar to make a drinkable syrup.
Bai Guo and Winter Melon Porridge
Main Ingredients:
100g rice, 150g winter melon, 10g Bai Guo, 3g ginger, 2g salt.
Instructions:
1. Cook the rice into a thin porridge. Wash the Bai Guo, soak until soft, blanch in boiling water until cooked, then remove and drain. Peel the winter melon and cut into thick slices.
2. In a pot, add broth, ginger, and bring to a boil. Add the thin porridge, Bai Guo, salt, and pepper, bring to a boil over high heat, then add the winter melon slices and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes and it is ready to serve.
