Snowy Toad(Also known as Pine Forest Frog)

Jilin Changbai Mountain Long Forest Special Product Development Co., Ltd.

The English name is: Chinese Forest Frog

It is a precious frog species that grows in the northeastern forest areas of China. Due to its hibernation for over 100 days under the snow in winter, it is called "Snowy Toad". Snowy toad oil or snowy toad fat is also known as snowy toad essence.Since the Ming Dynasty, it has been listed among the Four Mountain Delicacies (Bear Paw, Pine Forest Frog, Flying Dragon, Monkey Head).Starting from the Qing Dynasty, it was used as a tribute item.Snowy toad fat contains four types of hormones, nine vitamins, thirteen trace elements, and eighteen amino acids as well as various ketones, alcohols, and peptide biologically active factors.

Effects: According to the 2000 Edition Part I of the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China, snowy toad fat "replenishes the kidneys and benefits essence, nourishes yin and moistens the lungs, strengthens the brain and enhances intelligence, calms the liver and benefits the stomach. It is used for deficiency of yin with weak body, fatigue, palpitations, insomnia, night sweats, coughing up blood.bloodetc."Snowy toad fat has a miraculous effect in anti-aging.It also has certain effects on increasing height, lowering cholesterol, stabilizing blood pressure, preventing colds, softening skin, and enhancing the immune system.Additionally, for frostbite, athlete's foot, or burns, applying snowy toad fat externally can have therapeutic effects.Snowy toad fat is a high-grade nutritional product that serves medicinal, dietary replenishment, and beauty purposes.It can be consumed throughout the year; long-term consumption is even better.

The magic of snowy toads lies in their unique growth environment and robust vitality.The ethereal Changbai Mountains bestow upon them the essence of nature, while the harsh winter climate fosters their extraordinary vitality.Thus, snowy toads are known as the "Crown of Vitality" from nature.Every autumn is when snowy toads store energy for hibernation and exhibit their strongest vitality. Female snowies' reproductive ducts (snowy toad essence) gather all the nutrients needed for reproduction in the coming year, making this season's snowy toads an unparalleled source of nourishment.

In fact, the reputation of snowies as beauty supplements is widely recognized.With a mild nature and rich content of protein, amino acids, various trace elements, and beneficial hormones, they are especially suitable for regular tonics.Identifying Snowy ToadsTrue snowy toad: High-quality snowy toad essence presents as irregular pieces or curls, measuring 1.5-2 cm in length, 1.5-5 cm in thickness.

The surface is yellowish-white with a waxy texture and slight transparency, showing fat-like luster, occasionally accompanied by grayish-white film-like dry skin.

There's a slick feel to the touch. Soaking in warm water can expand its volume 10-15 times.A pungent smell with a slightly sweet taste, chewy and sticky texture. The more pieces, the better.Fake snowy toad: Often made from ordinary frogs or toads' ovaries;irregularly shaped like spirals, surface color yellowish-orange mixed with light green, no fat-like luster, contains obvious fiber membranes throughout, small oil content, slightly fishy smell without fragrance, taste slightly bitter and astringent.[Segment Edit] Snowy Toad's Effects

"Snowy toads replenish the kidneys and benefit essence, nourish yin and moisten the lungs. Used for body weakness, post-illness imbalance, fatigue, kidney deficiency with lack of vitality, palpitations, insomnia, night sweats, coughing up blood.BloodReduction in cholesterol;Fatigue relief;

Enhancement of immune system function;

Increase in endurance;”

Soothing and anti-anxiety;

Improvement of brain tissue oxygen supply and utilization;

Enhancement of sexual function.

According to the 2000 Edition Part I of the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China.

[Segment Edit] Delicious Preparation

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Mango

Snowy Toad Soup

Categories: Culture, Cuisine, Cooking,

RецептыIngredients: One mango (about 1.5 pounds), snowy toad essence 10 grams, fresh milk one cup, water one cup, rock sugar two ounces (skip for weight-conscious individuals).Method:

Soak the snowy toad essence in water for four hours or overnight, clean and remove impurities, place in boiling water briefly, drain and dry.Clean the mango, cut off 2/5 at the top as a lid, make serrated cuts on the rest, scoop out the seeds and pulp, place in a soup pot.Boil sugar with water until dissolved, add snowy toad essence and simmer for half an hour, then add fresh milk, let it boil again, pour into the mango pot, cover, secure the lid with toothpicks, steam over water for one hour.

Effects: Moisturizing and beautifying skin.

Mango snowy toad soup can be made in larger quantities and stored in a refrigerator.

When needed, serve in a bowl and heat in a microwave.

Mango snowy toad soup should not be too thick; the ingredients should appear very transparent.[Segment Edit] Mixed Fruit Snowy Toad EssenceProcess: Cooked Taste: Sour-sweet taste

Main Ingredients:

Elderflower ((soaked)(200 grams))Peach(100 grams)Banana

(100 grams) Kiwi fruit

(100 grams)

: Snowy toad essence(25 grams)：Rock sugar (150 grams)1. Mango, pear, banana, and kiwi are washed and cut into pieces;2. Soak snowy toad essence in water for about 5 hours, wash until it resembles cotton balls, place in a pot and cook for 5 minutes, remove and rinse with clean water, drain and dry.(100 grams)Banana(100 grams) monkeyMango(100 grams)

Ingredients: bird's nest (25 grams)

Seasoning: rock sugar (150 grams)

1. Papaya, loquat, banana, kiwi all cleaned and cut into cubes;

2. Bird's nest soaked in water for about 5 hours, washed until it resembles cotton balls, then boiled for 5 minutes, removed, rinsed with water, and drained;

Boil 1600 grams of water in a pot, then add snow fungus and bring to a boil.

Cook on low heat for 1 hour, then add rock sugar until dissolved. Add papaya, kiwi fruit, and snow pear, cook for another 10 minutes, then add bananas and bring to a boil before turning off the heat.

Craft Tips

Prepare 400 grams of rock sugar, with about 150 grams used in reality.

Nutritional Information

Dried Black Fungus:Black funguscontains iron in extremely high quantities. Thus, regularly consuming black fungus can nourish the blood and prevent aging, keeping skin rosy and radiant. It also helps to prevent anemia caused by a lack of iron.Black fungus contains vitamin K, which reduces blood clots and prevents thrombosis. It has preventive effects against arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease.Rice Porridgeand coronary heart disease.Black fungus's gelatinous substance can adsorb and remove waste in the digestive system, thus cleansing the stomach and intestines. It also helps dissolve gallstones and kidney stones.Black fungus contains anti-cancer substances that boost immunity; consuming it regularly can prevent cancer.

Peach: Peaches contain protein, fat, sugar, coarse fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and various vitamins.They have a blood-lowering effect and can soothe the throat. People with high blood pressure, heart disease, hepatitis, or liver cirrhosis will greatly benefit from eating peaches regularly.Peaches promote appetite, aid digestion, and have diuretic and cooling properties; they are useful when replenishing fluids and nutrients during fever.Matured peaches can help the kidneys expel uric acid and prevent gout, arthritis, and joint inflammation.

Peaches have nourishing, moisturizing, and detoxifying effects. In autumn's dry weather, people often experience skin itching, dry mouth, coughing with little phlegm; eating one or two peaches a day can alleviate these symptoms and promote health.

Banana: Bananas are nutritious yet low in calories, making them an excellent food choice.They contain protein, sugar, starch, pectin, various vitamins, as well as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and other minerals.Bananas have laxative effects, moisturize the lungs and stop coughing, and are beneficial for clearing heat. They also aid digestion.Bananas are rich in vitamin A, which can effectively maintain skin and hair health; they prevent hand and foot cracking and make skin smooth and fine.Bananas meet nutritional standards and can brighten one's face as well; they contain pantothenic acid, an ingredient that boosts happiness, reduces stress, and brings joy and cheer.Eating bananas before bed also has a calming effect.Bananas prevent stroke and hypertension, lowering blood pressure and protecting blood vessels.

　　KiwiThe kiwi contains vitamins A, B, C, E, biotin, andRadishKiwi contains vitamins A, B, C, E, biotin, carotenoids, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, folic acid, and soluble dietary fiber.The vitamin C in kiwis acts as an antioxidant, effectively inhibiting nitrosation reactions to prevent cancer.Its dietary fibers can reduce cholesterol, aid digestion, prevent constipation, and remove harmful metabolic waste from the body.Kiwi is a nourishing tonic; its nutrients significantly enhance body activity, promote metabolism, coordinate bodily functions, block carcinogens, strengthen the body, delay aging, and lower lipids and blood pressure. It has good preventive effects on common diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, digestive tract diseases, stomach ailments, diabetes, hepatitis, urinary stones.

[Edit Section]ApricotKernelSnow Fungus in Apricot Milk

1: One bottle of Lulu apricot milk

2: One top-grade snow fungus

3: Put the snow fungus and apricot milk in a pot, plug in an electric stove on medium heat, and cook overnight. It's ready to eat in the morning!

[Edit Section] Young CoconutBlack BeansSnow Fungus Soup

Ingredients:

One young coconut, 20 grams of black beans,lotus seeds20 grams, 10 grams of snow fungus,red datesthree pieces,gingertwo slices, sugar to taste.Method:

① Soak the snow fungus in water for 5 hours, remove impurities and wash thoroughly.

Add ginger slices to boiling water and cook the snow fungus for 15 minutes. Remove after cooking, dry, and discard ginger slices.② Rinse black beans and lotus seeds.

③ Clean and remove pits from red dates.

④ Bring young coconut water to a boil, add black beans, lotus seeds, snow fungus, and red dates. Cook for a short time, then season with sugar.

⑤ Pour all the ingredients back into the coconut shell, cover, and simmer over high heat for 2 hours until ready.

(Young coconut has cooling effects and promotes urination. On hot days, it can be chilled to make an excellent and refreshing drink.)

[Edit Section] Blood Nourishing and Skin Moisturizing Snow Fungus with Red Lotus Seeds

QuailIngredients:

15 grams of snow fungus, 15 red dates, 50 grams of lotus seeds, appropriate amount of dried tangerine peel, two quails.Method:

Clean and remove feathers and innards from the quails.

Soak the snow fungus in water until expanded, removing residual parts.

Rinse the lotus seeds and dried tangerine peel with water.

Wash the red dates and remove pits.Add an appropriate amount of water to a pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add all ingredients, let the water come back to a boil, then switch to medium heat and cook until the lotus seeds are tender. Season with salt before serving.[Edit Section] Blood Nourishing and Skin Moisturizing Snow FungusBeef SoupIngredients:

10 grams of snow fungus, 300 grams of beef, two slices of ginger, two red dates,soy saucea little, white sugar a little, sesame oil a little, cornstarch appropriate amount.

Method:

Mix soy sauce, white sugar, and sesame oil with an appropriate amount of cornstarch to make a marinade;Select fresh beef, wash it clean, dry thoroughly, cut into thin slices crosswise, marinate in the mixture until well absorbed.a little white sugar, a little sesame oil, and an appropriate amount of cornstarch.

The method is as follows:

First, mix the soy sauce, white sugar, sesame oil in small quantities, and an adequate amount of cornstarch to create a marinade;Select fresh beef, wash it, dry it, cut it into thin slices against the grain, and add the marinade to ensure it is well-marinated.Swallow nest jelly should be pre-soaked and thoroughly washed with clean water.Peel the ginger, slice it into two pieces, and wash it.Rinse the jujubes and remove their pits.Place an appropriate amount of water in a pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then add swallow nest jelly, ginger slices, and jujubes. When it boils again, switch to medium heat and continue cooking for about 30 minutes. Then add beef, cook briefly until boiling, and serve.

Use natural swallow nest of 2 ounces, pre-soak in cold water for 6 hours. Once expanded and white, remove black spots and impurities, wash and drain (if necessary, use ginger juice with some water to boil and thoroughly remove the fishy smell, making it smoother).Steam.It takes about 20 minutes.Swallow nest has a light taste naturally. After being cooked with coconut, it becomes soft, melts in your mouth, slightly sweet, and carries a fresh coconut fragrance that lingers on your tongue, leaving an unforgettable aftertaste.

Natural swallows nests are used to make soup.

Ingredients:

Swallow nest, loquat

Auxiliary ingredients: white ear fungus

Seasoning: rock sugar, coconut milk and coconut meat.Cooking method: peel the loquat, remove the core, rinse with brine to prevent discoloration;After swallow nest is softened, clean out impurities, place in hollowed-out loquat, add white ear fungus and rock sugar water, cook until done.Steamed for about 20 minutes.

It's completely white, translucent, refreshing and tasty.Improves skin, benefits the lungs.

Rich and luxurious soup.

Ingredients: small pond vegetables, Japanesetofu,freshegg whites,dried shiitake mushrooms,snowfowl (a type of sea cucumber),swallow nests, water chestnutgrains.Seasonings: salt, chicken essence,

magnesium glutamate,thickened chicken broth.Cooking method:1. Pre-soak the swallow nests and clean them for use, separate egg whites from fresh eggs,Japanese tofucut into small cubes and prepare.

2. Pan-fry the egg whites until cooked.

Dry fry the dried shiitake mushrooms to release their seafood aroma, then drain the oil.3. Deep-fry Japanese tofu for about a minute, then cook in chicken broth for flavor absorption before removing from heat.Blanch small pond vegetables in clear water with salt and seasonings until cooked, then set aside.

4. Sauté ginger slices and scallions in oil, then add all ingredients to the pan and stir-fry briefly. Add a little more seasoning, thicken with sauce, and remove from heat before serving, arranging cooked small pond vegetables around the plate as decoration.(The dish has a rich flavor, smooth tofu that melts in your mouth, and crunchy water chestnut pieces, creating a delightful mix of textures)

Snowfowl soup for beauties.Ingredients:2 ounces dried swallow nests, 20 dates,milk

sugar

. Cooking method:

Rinse the dry swallow nests and soak them in water overnight to expand (top quality can expand up to 30-40 times), clean out black threads and impurities, wash and drain. Boil for about 10 seconds, then drain.Place the cleaned dates and swallow nests in a pot with enough water, transfer to an electric rice cooker, add one cup of water to the outer pot, steam until done.

After steaming, add milk sugar to taste and serve.

[Section: Beauty Secret Snowfowl Soup]Burdock and snowfowl jellyIngredients:

100 grams burdock, 10 grams dried swallow nests, 2 ginger slices, 20 grams rock sugar.

Preparation steps:

Clean the burdock, peel and cut into pieces;

Soak the dried swallow nests in warm water until expanded, remove black threads and membranes, wash clean and drain,

place them in a soup bowl, add ginger juice and 100 milliliters of water, cook on low heat for 25 minutes to remove the stink, then strain out excess moisture.

Add burdock and dried swallow nests to the same bowl, add 200 milliliters of water, and rock sugar. Cook for another 25 minutes.[Section: Friend's Private Kitchen Coconut Snowfowl Soup]Friend from Changchun gave her high-quality dried snowfowl as a gift.

Snowfowl with milky white coconut milk is sweet but not greasy, nourishing without being overly tonifying. Unique taste, and has moisturizing, beautifying, and blood-nourishing effects.

Main ingredients: a small amount of dried snowfowl, 1 tablespoon red beans.

Ingredients:

Pre-soak the dried snowfowl in water for an hour to expand (high-quality can increase up to 30-40 times), remove black threads and impurities, wash clean and drain. Boil with two ginger slices for about one hour, removing the stink.Pick out the black strands, rinse thoroughly under clean water, place in a soup bowl, add rock sugar and coconut milk, cook over high heat using steam method for 30 minutes.When serving, add

aloe vera

marmalade

and one more spoon of red bean paste. Best when chilled.

A friend returned from Changchun and gave her some high-quality bird's nest.The crystal-clear bird's nest paired with creamy coconut milk is sweet but not greasy, nourishing without being overly stimulating. It not only has a unique taste but also benefits the body by tonifying yin, beautifying the skin, and strengthening qi.

Main ingredients: a little bird's nest,red beansone spoon.

Ingredients: several pieces of rock sugar, an appropriate amount of coconut milk, two slices of ginger.

Method: Soak the bird's nest in water first, add two slices of ginger to remove any unpleasant taste, and let it swell for about an hour until it becomes transparent fibrous material.Remove any black membranes, rinse with clean water, then place them in a soup pot, add rock sugar and coconut milk, and simmer over high heat for half an hour using steam cooking.Serve by addingagavemalt syrup, and a spoon of red beans. This is a delicious dessert that tastes even better when chilled.