How long to cook silkworm pupae

There are many ways to prepare silkworm pupae, such as boiling, frying, or frying them. Boiling silkworm pupae is a common method, which is not only convenient but also tastes very good. However, depending on people's tastes, the method of cooking silkworm pupae should also be different. The taste of boiled silkworm pupae is very good, so how long should silkworm pupae be boiled?

How to cook silkworm pupae

1. Rinse the silkworm pupae and put them into the pot.

2. Add enough water to cover, add onion, ginger and star anise, and bring to a boil over high heat.

3. Add salt and cooking wine, continue cooking for 5 minutes, and turn off the heat.

4. Soak the cooked pupae in brine and eat them as you like.

Cooking Tips

1. If you like tender meat, turn off the heat when it boils. If you like firm meat, cook it for a little longer.

2. Just use a little more salt than usual when cooking.

Silkworm pupae are rich in protein and various amino acids, and are a high-end nutritional supplement for the weak, sick, the elderly and women after childbirth. Silkworm pupae can produce substances with pharmacological activity, which can effectively increase the level of white blood cells in the human body, thereby improving the body's immune function and delaying the aging of human functions. Silkworm pupa oil can lower blood lipids and cholesterol, and has a significant effect on the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and improving liver function.

[Suitable Food] Suitable for people with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, fatty liver, and diabetes; suitable for people with tuberculosis and weak body; suitable for children with malnutrition; suitable for people with chronic gastritis and gastroptosis; suitable for middle-aged and elderly people with weak waist and knees, frequent urination at night, impotence and spermatorrhea.

[Avoid eating] Silkworm pupae can replenish the body, but people with athlete's foot should avoid eating them.

Symptoms of silkworm pupa poisoning:

The incubation period for poisoning from eating silkworm pupae generally ranges from a few hours to a week.

Common symptoms of poisoning include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, etc. In severe cases, symptoms such as mania, talking nonsense, hallucinations, and squinting eyes may occur, accompanied by paroxysmal muscle convulsions in the face, neck, trunk, and limbs.

The following points should be noted when eating silkworm pupae:

Be cautious when eating silkworm pupae, and do not eat unprocessed silkworm pupae, such as cold dishes, salted dishes, etc.

Do not eat silkworm pupae that are not fresh, have changed color to black or pink, have an abnormal smell, numbness or spicy taste, or are rotten or spoiled.

The storage period of silkworm pupae should not exceed one week in winter and not more than 20 to 30 hours in summer. Before eating, it must be fully heated. It can be boiled in boiling water for 15 minutes and then stir-fried or fried. Try to eat as little as possible at one time. The uneaten silkworm pupae should be left out and heated thoroughly before eating.

People with allergies should not eat silkworm pupae. If you experience symptoms of poisoning after eating silkworm pupae, you should go to a regular hospital for treatment immediately.