Candied Dates

Introduction of candied dates

Candied dates belong to the category of dried fruits. Use a date cutter to cut the large green dates all over the body so that they can easily absorb sugar. Then put them in a pot and cook them with sugar, and dry them in the sun to become the candied dates that we usually eat. They can also be used to make tea, which has a jujube fragrance. Generally, people only drink tea and do not eat the jujube in the tea, which is sweet.

Nutritional value of candied dates

1. Jujube can improve human immunity and inhibit cancer cells. Pharmacological studies have found that red dates can promote the production of white blood cells, lower serum cholesterol, increase serum albumin, and protect the liver. Red dates also contain substances that inhibit cancer cells and can even transform cancer cells into normal cells;

2. People who often eat fresh dates rarely suffer from gallstones. This is because the rich vitamin C in fresh dates can convert excess cholesterol in the body into bile acid. With less cholesterol, the probability of gallstone formation is also reduced;

3. Jujube is rich in calcium and iron, which play an important role in preventing and treating osteoporosis and anemia. Middle-aged and elderly people often suffer from osteoporosis during menopause, and adolescents and women who are at the peak of growth and development are prone to anemia. Jujube has an ideal therapeutic effect on them, and its effect is usually incomparable to drugs.

The efficacy and function of candied dates

1. It also has a good tonic effect on people who are weak after illness;

2. The rutin contained in dates is a substance that softens blood vessels and thus lowers blood pressure, and has preventive and therapeutic effects on hypertension;

3. Dates can also resist allergies, remove fishy and strange smells, calm the mind, improve intelligence and brain health, and enhance appetite.

Suizhou candied dates

Suizhou candied dates are one of the top ten famous products in Hubei. They are golden, thick, large, sweet and delicious, and have a uniform shape, which is better than a weight, so they are called weights and have a long-standing reputation. As early as the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, the state officials presented them to Emperor Gaozong, who said after eating them that Suizhou honey was better than fairy peaches.

Suizhou golden candied dates are famous for their "cherry color, transparent core, sweet taste like honey, crisp and refreshing taste". They are made of the fine variety "Luohan Dates" and refined through more than ten processes. According to measurements, candied dates contain a large amount of protein, carbohydrates, carotene and vitamin C, which have the functions of nourishing blood, strengthening the stomach, benefiting the lungs and regulating the stomach. They are beneficial to the elderly, children and postpartum women, and are an ideal traditional health food for all ages. They are also a good gift for visiting relatives and friends.

Folk Stories about Candied Dates

During the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, Hu Lingxing of Suizhou first created golden candied dates. The state officials presented them to the emperor, and they were highly praised and listed as tribute. Since then, the golden candied dates of Tangxian Town have become famous. Since then, candied dates have gradually become a good product for people to give to relatives and friends and to eat while traveling.

Candied dates recipes

1. Carrot and candied dates water

Ingredients: 20g carrot, 2 candied dates

practice:

Peel the carrots, wash and slice them; wash the candied dates. Put the water in a pot and bring it to a boil. Add the candied dates and carrots and bring them to a boil. Then simmer for another hour on low heat. Remove the residue and eat.

2. Candied Dates, Taro Bamboo Shoots, Tremella and Corn Soup

raw material:

Ingredients: 320g bamboo shoots, 10g millet, 20g candied dates, 20g fungus (soaked in water)

Accessories: 5g tangerine peel

Seasoning: 3 grams of ginger, 3 grams of salt

practice:

1. Soak tangerine peel until soft, remove the pulp and wash. Wash candied dates. Wash corn, remove the flesh and keep the core. Peel and wash bamboo shoots, then cut into thick pieces. Soak white fungus (wood ear) until it is big, wash, boil for 5 minutes, remove from the water and drain. Then sauté ginger in oil, add white fungus and stir-fry for a few times before scooping up.

2. Bring an appropriate amount of water to a boil, then add all the ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for 3 hours on low heat. Remove the corn core and season with salt.

3. Candied Date and Hemp Chicken

Ingredients: 1 old hen, 30g hemp root, 10g candied dates, 10g ginger, 10g green onion

practice:

1. Wash the old hen inside and out, wash the hemp roots, peel and slice the ginger, and bundle the green onions.

2. Boil water in a pot, put in the old hen, cook over medium heat to remove the blood, then pick up and wash.

3. Put the chicken into the pot, add hemp root, candied dates, Shaoxing wine, ginger, green onion, and clear soup. Cook over low heat for 2 hours until the chicken is tender. Then add salt, chicken essence, and pepper powder. Cook for another 5 minutes and remove the green onion before serving.