Chaiyu soaking warm water to wash the appearance, with cold water or rice water soak until soft to remove salt.
Chaiyu fish skin 1 hour in advance with cold water soak, soak and wash a few times, because like our side of the firewood fish skin, may be put on the ground to sun more, so sand and dust is more, soak well, it is recommended to wash a few more times! Note: Chai fish skin is generally in the market seasoning store, supermarket, or a treasure have to sell.
Chaiyu is a cold-water fish (mainly produced in the frigid waters) cod dried products, because it looks like firewood and is called "firewood fish" by the Cantonese. It has the function of strengthening the spleen and stomach and benefiting the yin and blood. It is often used to make soup and congee.
Consumption efficacy of Chaiyu:
Resolving phlegm and relieving cough: Dried Chaiyu has a good moisturizing and physico-therapeutic effect on the throat, which is conducive to the healing of local inflammation and can relieve the local itchiness, thus blocking the cough reflex. Clearing heat and dispelling fire: Dried Chai Fish has a bitter flavor, which can clear the heart and diarrhea fire, clearing heat and removing annoyance, and can eliminate heat and poison in the blood, which is especially suitable for those who are prone to catching fire.
Diuretics and edema: regular consumption of dried woodchuck can remove toxins and excess water in the body, promote blood and water metabolism, diuretics, edema effect. Passing breast milk and producing breast milk: Dried Chai fish has the effect of tonifying qi and blood, producing breast milk, and has the effect of passing breast milk, tonifying the body, and promoting the recovery of women in labor.