As the saying goes: "April mulberries are as good as ginseng." Spring is the season for eating mulberries. Mulberries are a delicious fruit. Even though they are small, they are very rich in nutritional value. They contain Rich in active protein, vitamins, amino acids and other ingredients, the nutrition is 5 to 6 times that of apples and 4 times that of grapes. Mulberry is also a common Chinese medicinal material. It is basically suitable for both men and women. Men can nourish the kidneys and strengthen essence. Women can beautify themselves by eating it. As early as more than 2,000 years ago, mulberry was already a tonic used by Chinese emperors. It was also highly praised by doctors of the past dynasties. Among the people, it is even known as the "folk holy fruit" and "blood-tonifying fruit". Therefore, don’t be soft-hearted when you encounter this fruit in spring, it is extremely nutritious, buy more and stock up, don’t miss it and wait for next year.

Mulberries have very high nutritional value, but they are difficult to preserve and their fruit period is also very short, so I buy more in April every year and stock up. The endless fresh fruits can be used to make mulberry wine and jam. Or they can be made into dried mulberries, which will not go bad after being stored for half a year. So today I will share with you how to maintain health with mulberries. It is not just mulberries, but also paired with two ingredients: red dates and wolfberry. Mulberries are cold in nature and can be paired with warm ingredients. It neutralizes coldness, and red dates and wolfberry are good warm ingredients. Combine these three ingredients to make mulberry paste, which is nutritious and healthy. Next, I will share the detailed production method with you. If you like it, save it first.

Ingredients

800 grams of mulberries, 100 grams of red dates, 30 grams of wolfberry, 100 grams of rock sugar

Production method: 1. Cut off the mulberry stems first, and then use Rinse with running water to remove surface impurities, then pour the mulberries into a large basin, add a spoonful of flour, a spoonful of baking soda and a spoonful of edible salt, then stir gently with your hands and soak for 20 minutes. After soaking, pour Drain the dirty water, rinse it with clean water 3 to 5 times, take it out after washing and set aside.

Note: Flour has a strong adsorption force and can easily absorb dust and impurities on the surface of mulberries; salt has the effect of disinfection and sterilization; washing mulberries with baking soda can effectively remove bacteria and pesticide residues.

2. Pour the cleaned mulberries into the wall breaking machine, then pour in a small amount of water, select the juice function and beat for one minute. If the wall breaking machine has a small capacity, beat it in four times. Pour all the beaten mulberry juice into the non-stick pan.

4. Put the red dates and wolfberry into a large bowl, add a spoonful of flour and a spoonful of baking soda, then pour in an appropriate amount of water, and wash the red dates and wolfberry with your hands. Take it out and wash it twice with running water.

5. Cut the red dates into small pieces with scissors and remove the date core. Then pour the cut red dates and wolfberries into the wall breaking machine and select the juice function to beat.

6. Pour the beaten red dates and wolfberry puree into the mulberry puree, stir evenly and then boil over high heat. There will be more water in the early stage, so just stir it from time to time.

7. After boiling, add an appropriate amount of lemon juice. Adding lemon juice can adjust the taste and extend the shelf life.

8. After simmering for 50 minutes, the water in the mulberries has reduced and dense small bubbles have appeared. At this time, pour in the rock sugar, then turn to low heat and stir continuously.

9. Stir until it becomes thick and then turn off the heat.

10. Let cool slightly and store it in a water-free and oil-free sealed jar. Take it as you go. You can make a little more at a time and it won't go bad if you keep it for a year.

11. Take a spoonful of boiled water and drink it every morning. It tastes sweet and sour, rich in fruity taste, delicious and nutritious. It is very good for our skin, hair, eyes, blood and sleep.

Tips

① Mulberry is cold, and those with spleen deficiency and loose stools should not eat mulberries, otherwise it will easily aggravate diarrhea.

② Even if you add two warm ingredients such as red dates and wolfberry, you still need to eat them in moderation every day. Just take a spoonful of boiled water and drink it every day.