Pecan

Introduction

Pecan (Caryacathayensis Sarg.), also known as walnut tree and walnut tree. It is a deciduous tree belonging to the genus Carya of the Juglandaceae family, up to 10-20 meters tall, with a breast diameter of 30-60 cm; the bark is smooth, grayish white, and smooth; the twigs are thin, and the new branches are densely covered with shield-shaped orange-yellow glands, and later the glands gradually become sparse, and the one-year-old branches are purple-gray, often with sparse short soft hairs on the upper end, and the lenticels are round and sparse. The fruit of pecan has been recognized by consumers for its extremely high nutritional value and unique taste and flavor, and has gradually become a popular high-end nut. China is one of the places of origin, and it is suitable for growing in sparse forests at the foot of the mountain or valleys rich in humus.

Nutritional value of pecans

Pecans contain a large amount of vitamin E. Regular consumption can moisturize the skin and blacken the hair, making the skin moisturized, smooth and elastic. Pecans can prevent arteriosclerosis and lower cholesterol. In addition, walnuts can also be used to treat non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Walnuts can also relieve pain for cancer patients, increase white blood cells and protect the liver. Pecans contain more protein and unsaturated fatty acids necessary for human nutrition. These ingredients are important substances for the metabolism of brain tissue cells and can nourish brain cells and enhance brain function.

Pecan kernels contain 7.8-9.6% protein, more than 7 kinds of essential amino acids for the human body and the content is as high as more than 25%. It also contains 22 kinds of trace elements needed by the human body, among which calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and iron are very rich. The nutritional value of each kilogram of walnut kernels is equal to 9 kilograms of fresh milk or 5 kilograms of eggs, and 2 kilograms of beef, and it is easier for the human body to absorb than milk, eggs and beef. Pecan kernels also have the effects of moistening the lungs and replenishing qi, nourishing blood and relieving asthma, moisturizing dryness, resolving phlegm and removing cold.

The efficacy and function of pecan

The main production areas of pecan food are Ningguo, Anhui and Lin'an, Zhejiang, where it is sold as a local specialty. In addition, pecan shells can be used to make activated carbon, and the shells, peels, branches and leaves can be used to produce natural plant fuels. The involucre can be used to extract tannin, and the wood can be used to make furniture and for military use. [8]

This species has a straight trunk, a nearly broad oval crown, a well-developed root system, and is resistant to water and humidity. It can be planted alone or in clusters by the lake or on lawns. It is suitable for garden shade trees, street trees, and greening and afforestation along rivers and plains. It is a good urban and rural greening tree species and a fruit tree species. Large areas of economic forests can be created on both sides of the Yangtze River in Jiangsu Province.

Medicinal value of pecan

1. Walnut kernels contain more protein and unsaturated fatty acids necessary for human nutrition. These ingredients are important substances for the metabolism of brain tissue cells, which can nourish brain cells and enhance brain function.

2. The juglone in walnut kernels can prevent arteriosclerosis and lower cholesterol. In addition, walnuts can also be used to treat non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Walnuts also have analgesic effects on cancer patients, increase white blood cells and protect the liver.

3. Walnut kernels contain a large amount of vitamin E. Regular consumption can moisturize the skin and blacken the hair, making the skin moisturized, smooth and elastic.

4. When you feel tired, chew some walnut kernels to relieve fatigue and stress.

In addition to the kernel, the outer peel and root bark of the walnut can be used for medicinal purposes. The fresh root bark can be boiled in water and soaked in water to treat hemorrhoids (wet and itchy toes), and the fresh outer peel can be pounded and the juice can be used to treat skin ringworm. [8]

1. Blood-clearing and blood-stasis-removing: used for blood stasis, amenorrhea, abdominal pain, madness caused by blood stasis, and bruises and blood stasis. [8]

2. Moisturizing and lubricating the intestines: It is used for constipation caused by dry intestines. This product is bitter and dissipates blood stasis. It enters the liver meridian and blood, and has strong effects of promoting blood circulation, regulating menstruation, removing blood stasis and promoting new blood. It is suitable for those with severe blood stasis. In addition, it also has the functions of moistening the intestines and relieving cough.

Side effects and contraindications of pecans

None.

How to Eat Pecans

Pecan Chicken Porridge

Efficacy: replenishes qi and blood, nourishes the body, loses weight and beautifies.

Ingredients: 100g chicken, 30g pecans, 150g rice, 20g rapeseed, 10g white wine, 5g salad oil, 3g salt

practice:

1. Rinse the rapeseed with clean water; chop the pecans and set aside.

2. Wash the chicken breast, cut it into small pieces, sprinkle with appropriate amount of salt and wine, and steam it in a steamer for about 15 minutes.

3. Blanch the rapeseed in boiling water and remove it when it is cooked.

4. Pour the white porridge into the pot and bring it to a boil. When it boils, add the blanched rapeseed and chopped pecans. Turn off the heat and serve.

Pecan Liquor

Ingredients: 3kg pecans, 5000ml white wine

practice:

1. Crush the pecans and put them into a clean container, soak them in white wine, and seal them;

2. Open the wine after 20 days, filter out the residue when the wine turns brown, and bottle it for later use.

Efficacy: astringent, anti-inflammatory, analgesic. Suitable for patients with acute and chronic gastric diseases.

Usage: Take 10ml each time, 3 times a day.

Salt and Pepper Pecans

Ingredients: 10 kg of pecan raw material, 2 kg of fine salt, 500 g of coarse salt.

raw material:

Choose ripe fruits with full kernels. After drying, use a windmill or sieve to remove weeds, leaves and other impurities to remove the astringency.

Initial frying:

When frying for the first time, no sand is needed. Fry over high heat until the seams of the pecan shell open naturally and the pecan feels hot to the touch.

Salt Dipping:

Prepare salt water with a salt content of about 18% of the weight of pecans. This ratio can also be used for home frying. Soak the fried pecans in salt water to allow the pecan kernels to fully absorb the salt, then remove them and drain the salt water.

Re-fry:

Add 250 grams of coarse salt to the pot, stir-fry it and immediately pour in the pecans. Fry over high heat first, and when all the water on the surface of the pecans has evaporated, continue to fry over low heat until the pecans turn ivory. During the frying process, the nuts should be turned over constantly to avoid uneven cooking.

Package:

Allow it to cool naturally, then pack and seal it in an aluminum box or plastic film food bag. When storing small amounts at home, you can use porcelain or glass bottles.

Roasted Pecans

Ingredients: 100 grams of walnut meat, 200 ml of rice wine.

Method: Wash the hickory meat, put it in a hot pan, and stir-fry over low heat for 10 minutes.

Usage: Take 10 grams each time with 20 ml of rice wine, twice a day.

Efficacy: Nourishes the kidney and strengthens the waist, used to treat kidney deficiency, impotence, spermatorrhea, frequent urination, and low back pain.

Chinese yam, walnut, and gorgon fruit pork soup

Ingredients: 100 grams of pecans, 50 grams of water chestnuts, 25 grams of yam, 400 grams of pork loin, and 3 slices of ginger.

practice:

1. It is best to pick pecans with skins on, wash them and other medicinal materials, and soak them for a while; wash the pork belly and do not cut the whole piece with a knife.

2. Then put them into a clay pot together with ginger, add 2500 ml of water (about 10 bowls), boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for about 2 hours.

Butter Toasted Pecans

Ingredients: 250g salted butter, 800g pecans, salt to taste

practice:

1. Preheat the oven to 140 degrees Celsius.

2. Pour the butter into a medium bowl and add the pecans and stir until they are evenly coated with butter.

3. Spread the buttered pecans on 1-2 medium baking pans.