How to preserve dried peppers from mildew
Pickling method
Generally, there are two kinds (both green and red peppers can be used): one is to put the whole fresh pepper into a container, sprinkle a layer of salt on one layer of pepper, then put another layer of pepper, sprinkle another layer of salt, stack them layer by layer, and then seal them for two or three months. The main feature is also salty and spicy. It is usually eaten directly with rice. It can be kept for about two years. The other is to chop up fresh peppers, stir-fry them in an oil pan, add various ingredients to taste (such as adding rice flour to make peppers with unique flavor), take them out of the pan after the water content of the peppers is basically lost, and seal them after thorough cooling. It can be kept for about half a year. The main feature is salty and spicy. Generally used as ingredients for fried meat, such as Sichuan pork.
dry method
That is to say, dry the bright red peppers until all the water is lost (it takes more than ten days to burst) and make them into dried peppers for storage. It is best to store it within one and a half years. If it is too long, it will become an empty shell. Characterized by dryness and spiciness. When it is used, it needs to be processed, whether it is cut into sections or mashed, and it will be spicy when fried. Mainly used for seasoning Sichuan cuisine such as boiled, stir-fried, hot pot, braised, cold salad and wok. It is widely used.
Bubble method
That is, fresh peppers are washed and dried, and then soaked in a pickle jar for about two months. Characterized by hot and sour. Generally, it can be kept for more than two years, and it is best to keep it for about one year. If it takes too long, it will become an empty shell. When in use, you need to change the tool for processing, or cut powder or silk. It is mainly used as an ingredient of fish-flavored Sichuan cuisine, and can also be eaten directly as a seasoning.
freezing method
That is, fresh peppers are put into food bags and stored in the refrigerator. It is characterized by maintaining the fresh and spicy flavor of pepper. It can be kept for about two years, but it is best to keep it within one year. This method requires a lot of pepper. Only those peppers with very hard and full texture can be frozen, such as wild mountain pepper, morning pepper and millet pepper. , you should choose them correctly. If other peppers are frozen, they will be completely soft after thawing. If necessary, take some out of the food bag, rinse it slightly and use it, and put the rest in the refrigerator for frozen preservation. Mainly used for seasoning cold Sichuan cuisine and pasta.
Method for making sauce
Chop the bright red peppers and add salt to preserve them. You can add bean paste to make Chili bean paste, or you can make Chili paste directly. The main feature is salty and spicy. Because all the water has been preserved, it needs to be put in a vessel. Open it when you take it, seal it after you take it, and it can be kept for several years. You can use it directly in the pot, but you should pay great attention to the salt content in the dish. Used in most fried, grilled and partially steamed Sichuan dishes, such as steamed pork with rice noodles.
Can dried peppers still be eaten when they are moldy?
Moldy peppers are advised not to eat any more.
Aflatoxin is probably hidden in moldy food. Aflatoxin is one of the recognized carcinogens, and eating such peppers is very harmful to the body. Moreover, eating such peppers will cause too many colonies in the large intestine, causing symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting.
Preservation method of dried pepper
The moisture of pepper is evaporated after drying. As long as it is sealed and stored in a cool and dry place, it can also be stored in a tight pocket in the refrigerator, which can prolong the shelf life of pepper.
Put the dried peppers in a container with good air permeability, seal them with plastic wrap, and then pin some holes to ensure air permeability. Just put them in a ventilated place.
Nutritional value of pepper
1. Pepper is rich in vitamin C, which can control heart disease and coronary atherosclerosis and lower cholesterol;
2. Pepper contains more antioxidants, which can prevent cancer and other chronic diseases;
3. When eating is not fragrant and appetite is reduced, putting some peppers in the dish can improve appetite and increase appetite;
4. Pepper has a strong effect of promoting blood circulation, which can improve symptoms such as cold, frostbite and vascular headache;
5. Pepper contains a special substance, which can accelerate metabolism and achieve the effect of burning body fat, thus playing a role in losing weight; This substance can also promote hormone secretion, has a good beauty and health care effect on the skin, and is a "tonic" for women.