Soak the dried Mesona blume, wash it to remove impurities and cut it into small pieces. Put the cut grass into the pot, add appropriate amount of water and cook for 10- 15 minutes on medium fire until the grass becomes soft. Then put the white sugar and water into the pot according to the ratio of 1: 1, cook with low fire until the sugar is completely dissolved, and then let it cool for later use.
Then put the cooked Cao Xian and a proper amount of water into a blender and stir it into mud. Mix Cao Xian mud, syrup, milk and ice cubes evenly. Pour the mixed ingredients into a cup and sprinkle with some chopped grass to serve. Roasted grass dessert tastes cool and refreshing, and is often used as a summer drink.
Matters needing attention in making Xiancao
1. Buy fresh grass: The first step in grass making is to buy fresh grass. Fresh grass leaves should be cleaned, free of impurities and rotten leaves, bright green in color and fragrant with grass.
2. Cao Xian's treatment method: After cleaning Cao Xianye, it can be mashed or chopped, and then soaked in boiling water for a while to release more fragrance and nutrients.
3. Temperature and time of firing: Pay attention to temperature and time when firing Cao Xian. Generally speaking, the temperature of grass should not be too high, and it is best to use medium fire or small fire, and the time should not be too long, generally around 10- 15 minutes.
4. Stirring during firing: Stir constantly during firing to avoid burning or scorching. At the same time, stirring can also release the fragrance and nutrition of Cao Xian evenly.
5, choose the right amount of sugar: the sweetness of grass can choose the right amount of sugar according to personal taste. Generally speaking, 2-3 spoonfuls of sugar can satisfy most people's tastes.