How to make Guiqin paste

How to make Guiqin paste

Guiqin paste is a traditional Chinese medicinal dietary food. It has the effects of clearing away heat, detoxifying, nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness. It is especially popular in summer. In recent years, with the rise of healthy diet, the preparation method and efficacy of turtle paste have become a hot topic. This article will introduce in detail the preparation method of Guiqin paste, and attach relevant data to help everyone better understand this traditional delicacy.

1. The main raw materials of turtle paste

The main raw materials of Guiqin paste include Chinese herbal medicines such as turtle shell, smilax, honeysuckle, licorice, and an appropriate amount of rock sugar or honey. The following is detailed data on the main ingredients and their effects:

2. The steps for making Guiqin paste

1.Raw material preparation: Wash turtle shell, Smilax poria, honeysuckle, licorice and other Chinese herbs and soak them for 30 minutes to remove impurities.

2.Boil concoction: Put the soaked Chinese herbal medicine into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water (about 2000 ml), bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 2-3 hours until the concoction is concentrated to about 500 ml.

3.Filter drug residue: Filter the medicinal juice with fine gauze to remove the medicinal residue and retain the clear medicinal liquid.

4.Add rock sugar/honey: Pour the filtered medicinal liquid back into the pot, add rock sugar or honey, and stir over low heat until completely dissolved.

5.Cooling molding: Pour the solution into a container, let it cool to room temperature, and then put it in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours until it solidifies into a paste.

3. Suggestions for consuming Guiqin paste

Guiqin paste is suitable for consumption in summer, especially for people with hot constitution and easy to get angry. The following are suggestions for consuming Guiqin paste:

4. How to preserve Guiqin paste

After the Guqin paste is made, it needs to be properly stored to maintain its efficacy and taste. Here are detailed instructions on how to save:

1.Refrigerated storage: Put the Guqin paste into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

2.Cryopreservation: If long-term storage is required, the Guiqin paste can be divided into packages and frozen, and then defrosted before consumption.

3.avoid contamination: Use a clean spoon when taking it to avoid introducing bacteria.

5. Efficacy and contraindications of Guiqin paste

Although Guiqin paste is good, it is not suitable for everyone. The following is a summary of its benefits and contraindications:

Through the above introduction, I believe everyone has a deeper understanding of the preparation method and efficacy of Guiqin paste. Why not try homemade turtle paste in the hot summer? It’s healthy and delicious!