When we go to the market to buy food, we will also find that some growers or some old farmers will sell some lotus seeds, most of which are sold separately. At this time, if we like to eat lotus seeds, we can actually buy some lotus seeds to take home and eat them slowly, because lotus seeds are still very rich in nutrients, rich in high-quality plants such as protein and calcium-zinc-iron ore, as well as a lot of dietary fiber, vitamins and amino acids.
There are many ways to eat lotus flowers, which can be eaten raw, especially sweet and delicious. At the same time, it can be directly dried and boiled to make lotus porridge, or stewed with other ingredients. The taste value is very rich. So when we choose lotus, should we choose big lotus or small lotus? What kind of lotus is especially sweet, full and delicious?
Lotus seeds are wrapped in lotus seeds, so if we can't pick them, it's easy to pick them old or hollow, which is for us.
It's all losses. There are no lotus seeds in an empty heart. If it is too old, the lotus seed meat inside will be bitter and hard, which will affect the final taste. If you want to pick good quality lotus seeds, you must first know how to choose them. The size of lotus seeds will directly determine the quality of lotus seeds. People who can pick lotus flowers will never buy big ones, but will choose ones about the size of their palms.
If it is too small, the lotus seeds are small and easy to be hollow. If it is too big, you will encounter the problems just mentioned and be prone to suffering. When buying, it should be clear that lotus seeds are tender when they only show a little head. If the lotus seeds show half of the body, it means that the lotus seeds are old and look big, but they are not delicious at all.
In addition to choosing a palm-sized lotus, there are several factors to know. How to choose lotus flowers? Old vegetable farmer: at first glance, lotus seeds are fresh and sweet, not bitter at all.
A look: mainly depends on the appearance color of the lotus, and it has turned black, or the edge has fallen off. Then the lotus is likely to be placed for too long, that is, the picking time is too long. Then, after the lotus seeds inside are shelled, you will find that the color is not white, but gray, so there is more water loss and the taste will be bitter.
Second pinch: You can pinch the lotus in your hand. There is air in the middle of the lotus. When you pinch it, you can feel the size of the lotus seed. If it is full, it means that this kind of lotus seed is worth buying. If it is small or even empty, don't choose it.
Three steps: Be sure to hold a certain amount of fresh lotus in your hand. If the quality is poor or the lotus is preserved for a long time, the weight in our hands will be relatively light, so when we buy lotus, we must pick two lotus flowers of the same size and put them in our hands. Don't buy the lighter one. As long as you master these skills, you can eat full and sweet lotus seeds.
Lotus has the effect of clearing away heat and toxic materials. Excessive consumption can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, stomach pain, bloating and diarrhea.
Lotus root contains more dietary fiber, which can effectively promote the peristalsis of gastrointestinal tract, relieve constipation, and is conducive to the discharge of stool, but eating too much is easy to cause bloating. Lotus is cold, so it is not advisable to eat too much at a time. It is recommended to eat a lotus seed a day.
The above is a small coup to buy lotus flowers. Have you learned? Go and have a try.
Three steps: Be sure to hold a certain amount of fresh lotus in your hand. If the quality is poor or the lotus is preserved for a long time, the weight in our hands will be relatively light, so when we buy lotus, we must pick two lotus flowers of the same size and put them in our hands. Don't buy the lighter one. As long as you master these skills, you can eat full and sweet lotus seeds.
Lotus has the effect of clearing away heat and toxic materials. Excessive consumption can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, stomach pain, bloating and diarrhea.
Lotus root contains more dietary fiber, which can effectively promote the peristalsis of gastrointestinal tract, relieve constipation, and is conducive to the discharge of stool, but eating too much is easy to cause bloating. Lotus is cold, so it is not advisable to eat too much at a time. It is recommended to eat a lotus seed a day.
These are the tips for buying lotus flowers. Have you learned? Go and have a try.