How to preserve fresh toon

Toona sinensis is also called toona sinensis buds, which are the tender buds that grow out of the toona sinensis tree in spring. Therefore, toona sinensis has a strong seasonality, and the freshest and tenderest toona sinensis can only be eaten in spring. For many people who like to eat toona sinensis, if they want to eat all of it, they need to process and preserve it in the spring. If you want to preserve the fresh and tender toon sprouts, you still need some tips.

Short-term preservation method. Freshly picked toon sprouts can only be kept at room temperature for 2-3 days. Over time, the nutritional value of the food will be lost. Short-term storage method 1: Soak in water. Bundle 1 pound of fresh toon sprouts, cut the roots flat, place them vertically in a basin of water, put 3-5 cm of water in the basin, and soak the toon for 24 hours. Then put it in a fresh-keeping box and place it in a cool and ventilated place. It can be stored for a week.

Short-term storage method 2: Bag, put half a pound of toon sprouts into a clean fresh-keeping bag, tie the bag tightly, and put it in the refrigerator at a temperature of 0-1°C. This method can preserve it for about 20 days. Long-term storage method 1. Blanching method: Blanch the fresh toon sprouts. Blanching can remove nitrates and nitrites in the toon sprouts. Pour the toon sprouts into boiling water, stir them quickly, and they are ready when the color turns green. Put it in cold water immediately, drain the water after it cools down, spread it out to dry the surface moisture, put it in a plastic bag, tie the bag tightly, and put it in the freezer of the refrigerator. It can be stored for a year without any problem.

2. The freshly picked toon buds by quick freezing do not need to be washed to avoid falling leaves. After picking them, let them dry in the sun for half a day. After drying, put the toon sprouts into a fresh-keeping bag, seal the bag, and place it in the freezer of the refrigerator. Take them out whenever you want to eat them, and wash them after they have thawed naturally. 3. Salting method: Blanch the fresh toon sprouts in boiling water and drain the water, sprinkle salt on them, mix them and put them in a container. They can be placed in a cool place or refrigerated. The toon sprouts preserved in this way contain nitrite and need to be blanched in water before eating. 4. Sun-drying method: Dry the fresh toon buds in a sunny day with strong sunlight. After 3-5 days, they will be basically done. Dried toon sprouts are easy to break. When storing them, try to store them in containers with sealed mouths. When you want to eat it, take out a handful and soak it in cold water for 2 hours. After soaking, you can make delicious toon dishes. 5. For the toon sauce, choose fresh and tender toon sprouts, wash them, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, cool them, drain them and chop them into small pieces. Add seasoning (5g salt, 2g chili powder, 1g white sesame seeds, 10g corn oil, 2g chicken essence) and mix, then put it into a container. This method can be used for consumption all year round.

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