2. Two kinds of red dates have different tastes. Usually, the steamed red dates taste thicker, softer and sweeter than before.
3. It is difficult for human body to absorb. The nutrients in steamed jujube are more easily absorbed by human body, so it is more suitable for children, the elderly and other people with poor digestive function than those without steamed jujube.
2 The efficacy and role of three steaming and three cooling of red dates: replenishing qi and blood, invigorating spleen and nourishing stomach, and enhancing human immunity.
Three steaming and three cooling is a cooking method in itself, so the processed dates will be softer and sweeter than those steamed once or not.
Moreover, after three steaming and three cooling, the sugar in the pulp will be fully transformed and the nutrients will be more easily absorbed by the human body. People often eat this three-steamed and three-cooled jujube, which can tonify qi and blood, strengthen spleen and stomach, and enhance human immunity.
How long does it take to steam red dates? It is best to steam for about 20 minutes at a time.
If the red dates are steamed three times, it is suggested that the steaming time should be controlled at about 20 minutes. If steamed for too long, jujube will become too soft and rotten, affecting the taste. If the steaming time is not enough, the red dates may not be steamed completely, which will also affect the taste and nutrition.
When steaming red dates, it is suggested to wash them first, then put them in a pot, steam them once with medium fire, then put them in the shade for three hours, steam them again when they are almost cold, and steam them again with low fire when they are ready to eat.
How to preserve steamed red dates, and seal them after drying.
If the steamed red dates want to be preserved for a long time, it is recommended to dry them before sealing them in containers, preferably in the refrigerator, which can prolong the preservation time of red dates.
However, when drying, be careful not to make the temperature too high. You can cover jujube with a layer of summer sleeping mat, because if the temperature is too high, jujube is easy to dry and shrink, thus affecting the taste of eating. When storing red dates, the packaging should not be too big. It is recommended to put it in a small plastic bag so that insects will not grow easily.