Xinping Lotus Root Powder [Yunnan Xinping Specialty]

What is Xinping lotus root powder? Authentic Yunnan Xinping specialty: Xinping lotus root powder

Content summary:Do you want to know what Xinping lotus root powder is? This article is a detailed introduction toYunnan Xinping specialty - Xinping lotus root powder. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Xinping lotus root powder. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Xinping lotus root powder and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Xinping lotus root powder? The production method of Xinping lotus root powder, the tasting and eating method of Xinping lotus root powder, etc

Basic introduction of Xinping lotus root powder

Xinping lotus root powder is a traditional product of Xinping County with a long history, mainly produced in the Naxi and Gucheng areas of Pingdian.

. Xinping lotus root powder is made from lotus root powder, sucrose, and natural solvents, which are finely blended, crushed, measured, and packaged

1. Clearing heat and cooling blood: Lotus root has a cold nature and has the effect of clearing heat and cooling blood, which can be used to treat heat related diseases; Lotus root has a sweet and juicy taste, which is particularly beneficial for patients with fever, thirst, bleeding, hemoptysis, and diarrhea

2. Promoting bowel movements, stopping diarrhea, strengthening the spleen, and stimulating appetite: Lotus root contains mucin protein and dietary fiber, which can bind with bile salts, cholesterol, and triglycerides in the human body, allowing them to be excreted from feces and reducing lipid absorption. Lotus root emits a unique fragrance and contains tannins, which have a certain effect on strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea. It can enhance appetite, promote digestion, stimulate appetite and promote health. It is beneficial for those with poor appetite and loss of appetite to restore their health

3. Beneficial blood and muscle: Lotus root has high nutritional value, rich in trace elements such as iron and calcium, as well as plant protein, vitamins, and starch content. It has a significant effect on nourishing qi and blood, and enhancing human immunity. Therefore, in traditional Chinese medicine, it is called "tonifying the middle and nourishing the spirit, and enhancing qi power"

4. Hemostasis and Stasis Relief: Lotus root contains a large amount of tannic acid, which has a vasoconstrictive effect and can be used to stop bleeding. Lotus root can also cool and disperse blood. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it can stop bleeding without leaving blood stasis, making it an excellent dietary therapy for febrile diseases

What are the product characteristics of Xinping lotus root powder

The finished product has a grayish white color with few impurities. It can be diluted with boiling water to form a transparent gel, which is light amber in color, fragrant, mellow, sweet, smooth and delicious. It has the effects of clearing heat and calming the mind, adjusting the appetite, and is easy to store and convenient to carry and eat

Method of making Xinping lotus root powder

1 Grinding: Wash the fresh lotus root, remove the lotus nodes, crush it in a blender or stone mortar, and then add water and grind it into lotus root pulp with a stone mill

2. Washing: Put the lotus root pulp into a cloth bag, place it in a tank or basin, rinse the bag with clean water, and stir the lotus root residue in the bag while rinsing until the clean water is filtered out

3. Float the washed lotus root pulp with water for 1 to 2 days, stirring once a day. After clarification, remove the fine lotus root residue floating on the water surface and remove the sediment at the bottom. Then, place the middle slurry in another container, dilute it with clean water, and settle it. Repeat this process 1 to 2 times until the lotus root powder turns white

4. Roasting: Put the lotus root powder that has been rinsed and precipitated in a clean cloth bag, hang it with a rope, and drain it for about half a day (you can also put the clean cloth bag containing plant ash into it to absorb the water). After draining the water, take out the lotus root powder, break it into a powder ball of about 500 grams, air dry it for about 1 hour, and then use a knife to slice the powder ball into thin pieces; Continue to dry or sun dry to make lotus root powder. The general powder yield is around 10%

Tasting and eating method of Xinping lotus root powder

Step 1: Add a small amount of cold water (just below the amount of lotus root powder), then stir well until no granular lotus root powder can be seen

Step 2: Add boiling water (remember, it must be boiling hot and cannot be used with a water dispenser) while stirring

Step 3: Quickly stir until the lotus root powder turns into a light brown transparent gel

It should be noted that the order of the two streams of water cannot be reversed, with the first being cold boiled water and the second being hot boiled water