Prickling Water Chestnut [Yunnan Dali Specialty]

What is prickly water chestnut? Authentic Yunnan Dali specialty: Prickly water chestnuts

Content summary:Do you want to know what Prickly water chestnuts are? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product ofin Dali, Yunnan - prickly water chestnut. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on prickly water chestnut. The full text takes about 3 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of prickly water chestnut and its nutritional value? What are the characteristics of prickly water chestnut products? How did the history of prickly water chestnuts come about? Tasting and eating methods of prickly water chestnuts, etc

Basic introduction of prickly water chestnut

Dali prickly water chestnut is mainly produced in major freshwater lakes such as Erhai Lake, West Lake, Jianhu Lake, Huabi Lake, etc. Sprouts and leaves grow every spring, with leaves floating on the water surface and serrated edges. The middle part of the petiole is larger than the two ends; Flowering in summer, the flowers are small and white in color, with four petals. In the crisp autumn season, the water is filled with abundant water chestnuts, making it the time to pick water chestnuts. At this time, the outer skin of the water chestnuts is hard and has tender thorns. Rinse the fresh water chestnuts picked, boil them in boiling water for a while, and then remove the shell before eating

How did the history of prickly water chestnuts come about

According to the "Newly Compiled Yunnan Gazetteer • Materials Research", "Water chestnuts, formerly known as' Peng ', belong to the family Poaceae. In ancient times,' Peng 'was also called' Peng ', and' Picking water chestnuts' was also a common song. It is a common plant in ponds and marshes. In spring, it has leaves that are wide oval shaped with many serrations. The middle of the petiole is enlarged and easy to float. In summer, it blooms with small white flowers, four sepals and four petals. The ovary is ripe in autumn and becomes a nut with tender thorns. The flesh is white and tender, and can be eaten raw."

Tasting and eating methods of water chestnuts

1. There are many ways to eat water chestnuts, and raw food can be eaten.

Crispy skin and tender meat are preferred for tender water chestnuts, while white and white aged water chestnuts are preferred for cooked food. The cooking methods include boiling, stewing, braising, and simmering, such as stir fried tender water chestnuts, stewed pork ribs with water chestnuts, stir fried meat slices with water chestnuts, braised chicken with water chestnuts, and braised tofu with water chestnuts, all of which are considered to be delicious dishes with unique flavors

2. Eating too much fresh fruit raw can damage the spleen and stomach, so it is recommended to cook it thoroughly