Monkeyhead mushrooms are covered with hairy spines, about one to three centimeters long. Its shape makes it easy for bacteria and bugs to hide under the hairs, and if it's not handled properly, we can easily eat the bacteria, which is not worth the effort. When handling fresh monkey head mushrooms, we can first rinse it with water and then soak it in a dish with 1% salt water for half an hour. After soaking, rinse it twice more with water and drain it. What's more, it's best to blanch fresh monkey head mushrooms in hot water before cooking them as per the recipe.

I. Preservation of Fresh Monkey Head Mushrooms

Fresh monkey head mushrooms need to be packed in a plastic box or a plastic bag before putting them in the refrigerator. Don't squeeze the air out of the bag completely, because fresh monkey head mushrooms are oxygen-consuming and need to breathe. If the carbon dioxide level in the bag is too high it will cause the monkey head mushroom to become discolored and bitter. Fresh monkey head mushrooms are best stored at a low temperature of two to four degrees Celsius, so it is best to keep them in the freezer of a refrigerator. If you don't have a refrigerator, you can dry the mushrooms in the sun or dry them out and store them in a ventilated, dry environment.

The nutritional value of fresh monkey head mushrooms

The meat of monkey head mushrooms is tender, fresh and delicious, and it is known as "vegetarian meat", which many people feel after eating. There is a saying: mountain treasure monkey head, sea flavor shark fin.

1, monkey head mushroom contains polysaccharide, can inhibit the synthesis of genetic material in cancer cells, can effectively prevent and treat digestive tract cancer and other malignant tumors, therapeutic effect.

2, monkey head mushroom contains unsaturated fatty acids can reduce blood sugar and cholesterol, regulate blood lipids, is an ideal food for diabetics and cardiovascular patients.

3, monkey head mushroom contains high protein and low fat, and is an excellent source of minerals and vitamins to supplement the human body.

4. Monkey head mushroom is a good tonic food, containing a variety of amino acids, which can improve the body's immunity and delay aging.

Three, fresh monkey head mushroom eating

Materials: fresh monkey head mushrooms, red bell pepper, soy sauce, salt

Steps:

1, fresh monkey head mushrooms, wash, put into a pot of water, turn on the high heat to bring it to a boil, and then add a spoonful of concentrated broth, slowly continue to cook for fifteen minutes, then turn off the fire, fish up.

2, the monkey head mushrooms to cool, then cut into small slices, into the plate.

3, hot frying pan, the red pepper into the pan burst incense, pour soy sauce seasoning, sprinkle salt, and then add a spoonful of broth, and finally will be adjusted to the sauce on the monkey head mushrooms can be.