Pine nutsConsidered "longevity nuts," also known as "the finest nuts."Eating pine nuts regularly has the benefits of strengthening the body, improving the body's resistance to disease, enhancing sexual desire, and increasing weight.

 

How to fry pine nuts

Method 1:

Ingredients: 1 kg of pine nuts,white sugar20g, 500g of yellow sand, a frying pan

Steps:

1. First, melt the white sugar into a cup (80g)sugar water, for later use.2. Put the yellow sand in the pan and fry until dry, then pour in the sugar water and stir until the sugar smoke comes out, then add the pine nuts and stir-fry continuously (do not use too high heat).

3. After frying for 5-6 minutes, break open a few pine nuts. If the kernels are yellow, they are cooked. Sift out the sand. Wait for the pine nuts to cool before eating.

Method 2:

Ingredients: 1 kg of pine nuts, one

steamingpot, a frying panSteps:

1. Put the pine nuts in a basin, add water, and let the pine nuts soak for an hour.

The purpose is to soften the outer shell of the pine nuts, making it easier to open.2. Take out the pine nuts, put them in a steaming basket in a steamer, and steam for 30 minutes.

3. After 30 minutes, take out the pine nuts and put them in a ventilated place to dry.

4. Then, turn the heat to low and put the dried pine nuts in a frying pan to dry. Do not add anything, and continuously stir the pine nuts in the pan until most of the pine nuts open, then you can take them out and eat.

(Using the principle of thermal expansion and contraction)Precautions

1. Pine nut shells are difficult to open. If you have good home conditions, you can buy pre-opened pine nuts or pre-made pine nut kernels.

2. Pine nuts should not be eaten in excess, especially for the elderly and obese.

3. If you use method 2, you must pay attention to not using too high heat when frying pine nuts to avoid burning them.

Pine nut selection tips

Pine nuts are small in shape, what should you pay attention to when selecting them?

Appearance: Look for nuts with full and uniform grains.

Shell: The shell color should be light brown and shiny. Gray is second best.

Kernel: The color of the kernel meat should be white, yellow is second best, and deep yellow with red indicates spoilage.

Seed core: The color of the seed core should be white, and it starts to rot when it turns green, and it is completely rotten when it turns black.

Dryness: The shell is easy to break and makes a clear and crisp sound. The kernel meat is easy to extract, and the kernel clothing is slightly wrinkled and easy to peel. This indicates good quality and good quality.

Pine nut benefits and effects

1. Pine nuts contain a lot of unsaturated fatty acids, glutamic acid, phosphorus and manganese. These nutrients have a good nourishing effect on the brain and brain nerves. They have the benefits of nourishing and strengthening the brain, and are the best snacks for intellectuals. They also have a good effect on preventing Alzheimer's disease.

2. Pine nuts with opened shells have a very high oil content, but most of them are unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic acid and linolenic acid. They can soften

blood vessels and preventhardening.3. Pine nuts are rich in oil and various nutrients, which can moisturize the five internal organs, nourish qi and blood, and beautify the skin. They have good moisturizing and hair growth effects, especially for women.4. Pine nuts contain a very rich amount of vitamin E, which is a strong antioxidant. It can inhibit the lipid peroxidation in cells and cell membranes, protect cells from the damage of free radicals, and have anti-aging effects.5. The fat content in pine nut kernels is very high (about 74%), and they have good intestinal function and laxative effects. They also do not affect the body's qi, and have good therapeutic effects for children with qi deficiency and constipation, and the elderly with body deficiency and constipation.

6. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pine nuts have the effects of moistening yin, drying and dispelling dampness, and strengthening the body. They are very suitable for the elderly, weak, constipation, cough, etc.

Pine nut side effects

Pine nuts themselves contain high oil content and can quickly provide heat. They can maintain physical strength (10g of pine nuts can convert to about 70 calories).

However, eating too much fat will easily accumulate fat in the body.

If fat is too high for a long time, it may lead to hardening of the arteries and even cause high blood pressure and heart disease.

Although pine nuts are good, don't eat too much.The daily consumption of pine nuts should be kept at 20-30 grams.What can pine nuts be used to make?

Pine nutsGreen beans

fried diced

Ingredients: 200g of pine nuts,scallion4 pieces, 50g of green beans,

gingera little, salad oil 25g,goji berries10g,salt,sugar,MSG,sesame oil,high-quality brothas neededSteps:1. Put the pine nuts in a pot and fry them until fragrant.2. Blanch the green beans in boiling water, then rinse them with cold water and drain.

3. Cut the scallion into small diced pieces, and chop the

carrots into small pieces. Rinse the goji berries.

4. Heat the salad oil in a pan, add ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the scallions, goji berries, and stir-fry for a short time. Add the green beans and stir-fry evenly.

After simmering, add the pine nuts and stir-fry. Take out the pot.Drizzle with sesame oil and serve.Chop the vegetables into small pieces, rinse the goji berries and set aside.

4. Heat the oil in a pan. Add minced ginger and cook until fragrant, then add the dried mushrooms and goji berries. Stir-fry for a short time, add the green beans, and stir-fry until evenly mixed. Add the seasoning and appropriate amount of broth.After simmering, sprinkle with pine nuts and mix. Serve immediately.Drizzle with sesame oil, transfer to a serving dish and garnish as desired.