Hong Kong-style salted lemon pickling method Salted lemon's efficacy and function

Hong Kong-style salted lemon originated in Hong Kong and is now also common in China, Guangdong, Guangxi and other places. It is a common delicacy that people often eat. However, people don’t know much about the pickling method of Hong Kong-style salty lemons, and they don’t know what effects and functions of salty lemons. Today I will introduce you to the knowledge related to Hong Kong-style salty lemons, so that you can have a more comprehensive understanding of it.

How to pickle Hong Kong-style salted lemon

1. When pickling fresh lemons, you need to prepare fresh lemons. It is best to prepare those fresh lemons that are smaller in size. After purchasing them, wash them with clean water. If there is pectin remaining on the surface, you can also apply edible salt, rub it and then wash it with clean water.

2. Wash the fresh lemons, dry the surface moisture, put them directly into a large clean fresh-keeping box, put a layer of lemons, sprinkle a layer of edible salt, repeat this process, and then put it in a warm environment to pickle. During the pickling process, shake it gently several times a day to allow the lemons and edible salt to fully absorb. After about 30 days, the lemons will be pickled and softened, but it will take a long time to really pickle them, because the longer the pickling time, the better the taste of the salty lemons will be.

The efficacy and function of salty lemon

1. Enhance immunity

People can enhance their body immunity by eating more salty lemons, because salty lemons are rich in vitamin C. This substance can accelerate the synthesis of human immune cells and promote the production of antibodies in the body. It can regulate the function of the human immune system and enhance the body's own immunity.

2. Anti-inflammatory and sterilizing

Salty lemon is also a delicious food that can reduce inflammation and kill bacteria. The vitamin C it contains is itself an ingredient that can reduce inflammation and kill bacteria. It can also enhance the body's antiviral ability. After being pickled with salt, its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory components will be even more outstanding. It can be used to prevent and treat human diseases such as tracheitis, pharyngitis and pneumonia. In addition, when people have adverse symptoms such as mouth sores, sore throat, and swollen and painful gums, they can also use salty lemon to soak in water and drink it, which can subside the swelling and pain after taking it.

The above introduces the pickling method of Hong Kong-style salted lemons, which can let everyone know how to make salted lemons the most delicious. It also allows everyone to understand the functions and effects of salted lemons. If you are interested in its health benefits, you can make some Hong Kong-style salted lemons at home when lemons are on the market in large quantities. After they are made, it is convenient for you and your family to eat them at any time.