I heard that dried longan can be steeped in water but had never tried it. One day, on a whim, I just dropped the dried longans directly into hot water and finally got to drink dried longan water! One sip and I was in a great mood! It was only later that I realized everyone else peels the shell before steeping them. Isn't that just blatant deceit? Hesitantly asking, is the shell of the dried longan not supposed to be steeped in water? If you don't peel it, are you supposed to throw away the steeped longan water? What a waste!
The shell of the dried longan can be steeped in water! Next time you steep dried longan in water, you don't need to remove the shell, who has that much free time! Actually, after washing the dried longans, just throw them directly into hot water and it's fine. Steep for over ten minutes. It's recommended to slightly tear open the shell a bit while steeping so the flavor infuses better. By the way, what is the use of the dried longan shell?
In the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the dried longan shell is also a medicinal herb. It has the effects of dispelling wind and improving eyesight. Dizziness and a feeling of heart palpitations can be treated by steeping the dried longan shell in water. Yay, I saved a lot of money!