Fish glue is a dried product of swim bladder, which is rich in gum, so it is named fish glue, also known as fish belly flower glue. Fish glue is as famous as bird's nest and shark's fin. It is one of the "Eight Treasures" and is known as "Marine Ginseng".
The main components of fish glue are advanced collagen, vitamins and trace elements such as calcium, zinc, iron and selenium. Its protein content is as high as 84.2%, and its fat is only 0.2%. It is an ideal food with high protein and low fat. Is a raw material for human body to supplement and synthesize protein, and is easy to absorb and utilize.
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Before boiling, the glue needs to be washed and soaked until it becomes soft. Soak the small-sized shellac for 1 ~ 3 hours, and soak the thicker shellac for 5 ~ 12 hours according to the situation. Even if you are in a hurry, you can't use hot water to soak, otherwise you will lose the nutrients inside.
After all, gelatin comes from fish. It smells a little fishy when stewed. When cooking soup, Chinese herbal medicines such as red dates, ginseng and ginger can be added to deodorize. They also have nutritional effects. If you don't like the soft and smooth texture of Ejiao stew, you can't eat Ejiao itself as long as it is stewed for a long time and completely integrated into the soup.
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People's Health Network-It is most appropriate to choose flower glue to nourish blood and kidney for winter tonic