Yuanqu Monkey Head [Shanxi Yuanqu Specialty]

What is Yuanqu Monkey Head? Authentic Shanxi Yuanqu Specialty: Yuanqu Monkey Head

Summary:Do you want to know what Yuanqu Monkey Head is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Shanxi Yuanqu, Yuanqu Monkey Head. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information about Yuanqu Monkey Head. The full text takes about 4 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Yuanqu Monkey Head and its nutritional value? What are the product features of Yuanqu Monkey Head? How did the history of Yuanqu Monkey Head come about? The production method of Yuanqu Monkey Head and the awards and honors of Yuanqu Monkey Head.

Basic Introduction to Yuanqu Monkey Head

Monkey Mushroom is a saprophytic fungus belonging to the family Trichomycteridae in the order Polyporus. The fruiting body is clustered, soft and fleshy. The middle and lower parts of the fruiting body are covered with cylindrical fungal needles, resembling hedgehogs or monkey heads throughout the entire row. The fruiting body is initially white and turns light brown after drying. Spores are spherical, smooth and colorless. Generally, it grows wild at the height of large trees, and some can weigh up to tens of pounds. It is more common during rainy seasons. Due to its resemblance to the head of a monkey, it is commonly known as Monkey Head Mushroom or Monkey Mushroom. What is the nutritional value of Yuanqu Monkey Head? Monkey head mushroom contains unsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial for blood circulation, can reduce blood cholesterol levels, have the function of improving the body's immunity, delay aging, inhibit the synthesis of genetic material in cancer cells, and thus prevent and treat digestive tract cancer and other malignant tumors. Its therapeutic effect on digestive tract diseases such as gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, gastritis, etc. is remarkable. Monkey head mushroom has a flat nature and a sweet taste; It has the effects of strengthening the stomach, tonifying deficiency, fighting cancer, and nourishing kidney essence.

It is very effective in treating conditions such as eating less and having loose stools, gastric and duodenal ulcers, neurasthenia, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, dizziness, impotence, etc. What are the product features of Yuanqu Monkey Head? Yuanqu monkey has a large head, shiny fur, fragrant aroma, thick meat, no insect erosion, and remains unchanged after long-term storage. How did the history of Yuanqu Monkey Head come about? Yuanqu County is located in the middle of Zhongtiao Mountain, with high mountains such as Yunmeng Mountain, Shunwangping, Mashuya, and Huangguman within its borders. Due to the abundant production of monkey heads here, the local people also refer to these mountains as Monkey Head Mountain. Monkey head is a wild fungal plant that parasitizes on ancient trees in the primitive forest of Shunwangping (Zhongtiao Mountain). The monkey head in Yuanqu County mainly grows on ancient oak trees in the Lishan area of Yuanqu County. Monkey head is a large fungus that appears white when fresh and turns light brown when dried. It is covered in needle like hairs and has a shape similar to a monkey's head, hence its name.

Method for making Yuanqu Monkey Head

Stewed Pork Ribs with Monkey Mushroom

250g Fresh Monkey Mushroom and 200g Pork Chop Bone. Three shiitake mushrooms, with appropriate amounts of refined salt and soy sauce. Soak fresh monkey head mushrooms to remove bitterness; Soak shiitake mushrooms and slice them; Wash the pork ribs and cut them into small pieces. Put the monkey head mushroom, shiitake mushroom slices, and pork ribs together in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat for half an hour, and add salt and soy sauce.

Helps with digestion and promotes physical fitness.

Award honors for Yuanqu Monkey Head

Due to its tender and delicious meat, as well as its rich nutrition, Monkey Head is listed as one of the "Four Famous Vegetables" along with bear paw, sea cucumber, and shark fin, and together with yellow flowers, black fungus, and mushrooms, it is known as the "Four Great Treasures".