Introduction: Have you ever noticed that all black fungus on the market is dried, or rehydrated from dried product? It's said that the fresher the food, the more delicious and nutritious it is. So why is there no fresh black fungus?
Black fungus is sweet in taste and neutral in nature, possessing many medicinal properties. It can strengthen the body and promote blood circulation, and can help prevent iron-deficiency anemia; it can nourish the blood to maintain a youthful complexion, making the skin ruddy and vibrant, and can also help clear the digestive tract and lubricate the intestines, while also being beneficial for patients with high blood pressure.
While black fungus has many health benefits, it is not the case that it is better the fresher it is, like many vegetables and fruits. Fresh black fungus should be consumed with caution!
Stir-fried Black Fungus with Shrimp and Fava Beans
This is because fresh black fungus contains a photosensitive substance called porphyrin. After consumption, exposure to sunlight can cause skin itching and edema, and in severe cases, it can lead to skin necrosis. Therefore, it is generally recommended not to eat fresh black fungus, and to choose dried black fungus instead.
During the sun-drying process, most of the porphyrin in the dried black fungus is broken down. Before consumption, the dried black fungus is soaked in water, and the remaining porphyrin will dissolve in the water. Therefore, rehydrated dried black fungus is safe to eat. It should be noted that the water for soaking dried black fungus should be changed several times.
In addition, be aware! Black fungus should not be eaten with river snails. In terms of food properties, the cold nature of river snails combined with the slippery nature of black fungus is not conducive to digestion, so the two should not be eaten together. For those with hemorrhoids, black fungus and pheasant should not be eaten together, as pheasant has a slight toxicity, and consuming them together can easily trigger hemorrhoidal bleeding. Black fungus should not be eaten with wild ducks, as wild duck is sweet, cool in nature, and can easily cause indigestion.
Stir-fried Black Fungus with Lily
Black fungus dietary recommendations:
Stir-fried Black Fungus with Daylilies
Ingredients: 50g each of black fungus and daylilies, appropriate amount of cooked vegetable oil, fine salt, and fresh stock.
Method: Wash the black fungus, remove the stems, and drain the water; soak the daylilies until soft, remove the stems, and cut into sections. Heat a wok over high heat, add vegetable oil, and stir-fry the black fungus and daylilies for a moment. Add fresh stock and fine salt, and simmer until the flavors are absorbed. Serve and plate.
Effect: Anti-aging.
Black Fungus Soup
Ingredients: 25g black fungus, 200g tofu, salt, 1 bowl of chicken stock.
Method: First, soak and wash the black fungus until rehydrated, and slice the tofu. Add both to the chicken stock with salt and simmer for 10 minutes.
Effect: Lowers cholesterol.
Cold-dressed Black Fungus
Porridge
Homemade handcakes
Toast eggs