When Cantonese people have a cold and cough, with throat discomfort, they usually take a piece of salted citrus.Salted citrusDrink it after washing, which is said to have certain effects.When salted citrus is available, Cantonese people like to use salted citrus to preserve citrus, and salted citrus has very good effects of coughing and phlegm.Many Cantonese families make it almost every year, the longer the preservation time, the better.The following article will introduce the method of making salted citrus, and see what effects salted citrus has!

Method of making salted citrus

Do you want to try making your own salted citrus?Find a sealed container and a bag of citrus, and follow the instructions.

How to choose citrus: Choose fresh citrus with no damage to the skin and uniform color.

The making process:

1. Pour in water in a basin, add a little salt, and soak the citrus for 10 minutes, then wash and dry, and completely dry the surface moisture.

2. PutCoarse saltAndGingerSliced, set aside.(You can also make ginger slices, or use other materials together)

3. Wash the glass bottle with boiling water, and dry it.First put a layer of salt at the bottom of the glass bottle, putCitrusSpread it on the bottom of the jar, sprinkle a layer of salt, spread a layer of citrus, and then sprinkle a layer of salt, fill the jar, seal it with a lid, and stick a label on the bottle to record the date.

4. You can eat it after 2-3 days, but the longer it is stored, the more flavorful it becomes.Therefore, it is recommended to start using it after storing for 2-3 years, and you can make a small jar every year.It is not recommended to store in the refrigerator, as this will easily increase humidity and cause it to rot, so it is best to store in a cool and dry place.

Tips for choosing salted citrus

Salted citrus can also be bought in supermarkets or some shops.When buying salted citrus, what kind of salted citrus is best to choose?If you want to buy citrus at home and make salted citrus, how should you choose good quality citrus?

How to buy citrus to make salted citrus

Choose medium-sized citrus, as it is the best, too big will have thick skin, solid meat, and not full, the skin must be intact;Also, look at the leaves on the top of the citrus, the fresher the leaves, the better the citrus;Citrus with thin skin and thick flesh and high moisture content will have good elasticity, when squeezed with two fingers, the flesh is firm but not hard, when you release your fingers, it will immediately return to its original state, when you squeeze the skin with your hand, some oil will come out, this is also a good citrus.

How to buy pre-packaged salted citrus products

Salted citrus can be divided into yellow and green citrus as raw materials, green citrus is relatively sour, but the effects are not much different;Choose salted citrus with dark color, the darker the color, the longer the preservation time, the longer the preservation time, the more flavorful the citrus, and the more obvious the effect.

How to eat salted citrus

Citrus contains a lot of vitamin C and vitamin P, so it has certain medical effects in maintainingBloodVessel function, it is one of the beneficial fruits for hypertension and hardening of the arteries.If you eat salted citrus directly, you will find that it is salty and sweet, with a hint of bitterness, which is difficult to swallow, how to eat the salted citrus that has been preserved?

The way to eat salted citrus:

1. The simplest and most direct way is to cut four pieces of salted citrus, place them in a cup, and pour boiling water over them to drink directly, this method has the effects of anti-inflammatory and pain relief and opening up the throat.

2. Five money of dried dragon fruit, five money of dried loquat leaf, add three bowls of water, and cook into one bowl, which has the effect of resolving phlegm and stopping cough.One citrus plus one tablespoon ofHoneySqueeze and drink.It has certain medical effects for throat pain and cough caused by the initial onset of a cold.

3. Three pieces of salted citrus, squeeze and add warm water, first drink honey, then drink citrus water, which is effective for hoarseness.

4. Preserved salted citrus can be drunk with warm water and honey, or added to soda such as 7Up or Sprite, which is also a good choice for children.

The effects and benefits of salted citrus

In fact, salted citrus is a food that is made by processing and preserving fresh citrus, although it has some differences from fresh citrus, but its nutritional and health benefits are also similar. Let's take a look at the effects and benefits of salted citrus.

1. Citrus contains a lot of vitamin C, citrus glycosides, which has certain effects in maintaining cardiovascular function, preventing blood vessel hardening and high blood pressure.As a food for health and nutrition, drinking salted citrus can enhance the body's resistance, treat colds, and have certain medical effects for throat pain and cough caused by the initial onset of a cold.

2. Citrus is sweet and warm, which can invigorate the spleen and dispel stagnation, and resolve phlegm.The medicinal uses: treat chronic bronchitis with citrus and ice sugar, cook in water.Treat indigestion with citrus, wheatWheatAndSagoWater,Use citrus, Wu, ginger to cook and drink.Use citrus,, to cook and drink, which can treat headache caused by cold, use citrus withDangguiCook and drink, which can be used as tea.

3. Citrus fruit contains a lot of vitamin A, which can prevent pigment deposition, improve skin luster and elasticity, slow down aging, and avoid wrinkles.80% of the vitamin C in citrus is stored in the peel, which has certain effects on the liver's detoxification function, eye care, and immune system health.

4. Citrus can invigorate the spleen and dispel stagnation, resolve phlegm, and relieve thirst and digestion.It is suitable for people with chest tightness and depression, who don't like to eat or are prone to fullness and drunkenness.It is suitable for people with chronic and acute airway inflammation, hepatitis, gallbladder inflammation, high blood pressure, and hardening of the arteries.

5. Citrus has a significant effect in treating women's breast pain and acute mastitis in the early stage.

Note: people with weak spleen and deficiency of Qi should not eat too much, and diabetics should not eat it.People with mouth sores and gum pain should not eat it.

Differences between salted citrus and green citrus

When talking about the differences between green citrus and salted citrus, most people don't know.Let's explore it!

For us, the most common one is yellow citrus, and green citrus is not often eaten.In the impression of many people, most green citrus is sour, and some people think that green citrus is not mature citrus.In fact, this is not the case, these views are all wrong, because green citrus is actually citrus.Green citrus is indeed green, not because it is not mature that it is green.Green citrus is also one of the raw materials for making salted citrus.In terms of effects, there is not much difference, both have the effects of enhancing the body's resistance, treating high blood pressure, preventing colds, beautifying and nourishing skin, stopping phlegm and relieving throat, and stopping cough.