In addition to containing starch, protein, fat and calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins B1, B2, C, pantothenic acid, carotene and other nutrients, the lily also contains some special nutrients, that is, colchicine and other alkaloids. The bitter, astringent flavor of lilies comes from this alkaloid. However, this alkaloid comprehensive effect on the human body, not only has a good nutritional tonic function, but also on the fall climate and dryness caused by a variety of seasonal diseases have a certain role in prevention and treatment.
De-bittering method
1, will be cleaned lily tear skin (a layer of membrane on the surface).
2, soak in water for 1-2 hours, put some rock sugar in the water.
Lily porridge
Take 50 grams of lily powder, 60 grams of round-grained polished rice, first lily and rice were washed, put into a pot, add water, simmering and cooking with a small fire. When the lily and round-grained rice is cooked, add sugar to the right amount, can be eaten. For middle-aged and elderly people and after the disease body weakness and have heartburn insomnia, low fever and irritability is particularly suitable. In addition to the lily porridge add silver fungus, there is a strong nourishing Yin moisturizing lungs; add mung beans, can strengthen the effect of heat detoxification.