Winter is the perfect time to eat pomelos, but do you just throw away the peel after you're done? Don't! The nutritional value of pomelo peel is no lower than that of the flesh, and it's also delicious. Here are three ways to eat pomelo peel that are both nutritious and tasty. A health-conscious foodie shouldn't miss out.
Pomelo is sweet, sour, and cool in nature, with benefits such as strengthening the stomach, moistening the lungs, nourishing the blood, clearing the intestines, and promoting bowel movements. It's also very effective in preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Not only is the pomelo flesh delicious, but the peel is also highly nutritious. It has the effect of resolving phlegm and relieving coughs. The flavonoids in the peel have significant anti-inflammatory effects and can specifically help with inflammatory acne. Modern medicine suggests that pomelo contains a physiologically active substance called naringin, which can reduce blood viscosity and decrease the formation of blood clots. Therefore, eating pomelos can promote wound healing and has a good preventive effect against sepsis and cerebrovascular diseases such as cerebral thrombosis and stroke, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people.
Braised Pomelo Peel with Meat Sauce
Ingredients: 150g of pork belly, 200g of pomelo peel, appropriate amount of ginger slices, Chau Chow sauce, and sweet bean sauce.
Method: Dice the pork belly and stir-fry it with ginger slices and Chau Chow sauce in a wok until nearly cooked. Add the prepared pomelo peel. Add an appropriate amount of Chau Chow sauce and sweet bean sauce before serving.
Candied Pomelo Peel
Ingredients: 1 pomelo, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Method: Wash the pomelo peel and cut it into strips. Add an appropriate amount of water to a pot, then add rock sugar; the ratio of water to rock sugar is about 5:1. After the water boils, add the pomelo peel; the ratio of pomelo peel to water is 1:3. Cook for about 20 minutes until the pomelo peel becomes translucent and the syrup becomes thick. Turn off the heat. Let the pomelo peel cool and then air-dry it slightly, which is better for preservation.
Honey Pomelo Tea
Ingredients: Honey, pomelo
Soak the whole pomelo in hot water for 5 minutes. Use a knife to scrape off the outermost yellow-green rind and cut it into very fine shreds. Place the pomelo peel, pulp, and rock sugar in a clean pot, add a bowl of water, and cook together. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for about 1 hour until it becomes thick and sticky. Let it cool, then mix in honey and stir well. Pour into a clean bottle and refrigerate for about a week.
Regularly eating pomelo peel can alleviate throat diseases and supplement various vitamins. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pomelo peel can soothe the liver and relieve negative emotions. It can also expel dampness, resolve phlegm, and treat chronic pharyngitis. Never throw away pomelo peel, it's a real treasure!