Generally, in spring and summer, the temperature is relatively high, and the average daily temperature can reach about 25-28 degrees. At this time, the auricularia auricula will be soaked relatively quickly. Usually, soaking auricularia auricula in cold water for 3 hours will gradually turn it into a translucent and full colloidal form, while in winter, the temperature is low, and the indoor temperature is basically below 1 degrees. It takes a relatively long time to soak auricularia auricula in cold water, and it takes more than 4 hours to completely soak auricularia auricula.

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Soaking Auricularia auricula in warm water for 1 hour

Suitable season: autumn and winter.

The temperature of soaking auricularia auricula in autumn and winter can be relatively increased. For example, the auricularia auricula is soaked in water with a temperature of about 3 degrees in normal times, and the auricularia auricula is soaked in water with a temperature of about 4 degrees in autumn and winter. With the increase of water temperature, the water absorption speed of auricularia auricula will also increase, and its internal tissues will also quickly rise to the original hypertrophy and softness.

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Auricularia auricula soaked in salt water: 1 hour

Suitable season: all the year round.

In addition to changing the water temperature, a little salt can be added to the soaked water in daily soaking, and the activity of water molecules can be increased by using salt water, so that they can quickly enter the interior of the fungus tissue, thus achieving the purpose of accelerating the soaking. At the same time, the salt also has the function of cleaning the impurities of the fungus. After soaking, the salt water is poured out, and dirt on the fungus will flow out with it.

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Tips for simply and quickly soaking Auricularia auricula

1. Soaking Auricularia auricula in microwave oven: 4 minutes

A microwave oven is a cooking tool for heating food by microwave. A microwave oven is filled with dried Auricularia auricula soaked in cold water in a microwave bowl, and then it is put in the microwave oven for 4 minutes on high fire, which not only can make the water in it quickly heat, but also can quickly absorb moisture and expand to a fresh state.

2. Soak the fungus in warm water+fresh-keeping box: 5 minutes

In daily life, some people put small pieces of fungus into fresh-keeping box, pour water with a temperature of about 35 degrees, then seal the fresh-keeping box, hold the fresh-keeping box with both hands and shake it hard. Through this high-frequency back vibration, water molecules can quickly enter the fungus, so that it can complete the swelling step in just a few minutes.

3. Soak fungus in rice washing water+fresh-keeping box: 5 minutes

Besides warm water, rice washing water can also be used for the same operation. Moreover, rice washing water contains starch substances in rice, which can wash off dirt, sand and other dirt on the surface of fungus while soaking fungus.

4. Soak Auricularia auricula in hot water: 15-2 minutes

If the above conditions are not met, dry Auricularia auricula can be soaked in hot water with a temperature above 6 degrees. This method is only suitable for emergency operation and is not suitable for frequent use, because the Auricularia auricula soaked in hot water has a soft and rotten taste and poor elasticity, which greatly affects the edible and gourmet preparation of Auricularia auricula.

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You can't eat Auricularia auricula after soaking

It depends on the shape of Auricularia auricula, not the soaking time.

The question of whether the auricularia auricula can be eaten after soaking for a long time cannot be judged by the specific time, because the soaking methods adopted by different consumers are inconsistent, and it is impossible to unify the answer. For example, if the auricularia auricula is put in the refrigerator after soaking, it can be kept for a relatively long time, which can last for 2-3 days, but if it is placed in an environment with a temperature above 25 degrees, it may deteriorate after 24 hours, and it cannot be eaten.

Therefore, whether auricularia auricula can still be eaten should be judged according to its appearance, taste, texture, etc. If the auricularia auricula is dull in appearance, its leaves are soft and inelastic to the touch of erosion, and it emits odor such as rotten eggs and rot, it can be eaten continuously.