How to eat coral fungus

Coral fungus is a relatively popular fungal product and also a food that can supplement the human body with a variety of nutrients. It is especially popular among today's health-conscious people and food lovers. There are many ways to eat coral fungi. Among them, the most classic ones are golden rolls mixed with coral, wind claws stewed with coral, and chicken legs stewed with coral fungi. Below I will introduce you to the methods of making these three dishes in detail!

1. Golden Roll with Coral

125 grams of coral fungus and two thick egg skins. 30 grams of pickles and 50 grams of ham. 15 grams of sweet noodle sauce, 3 grams of chicken essence, 2 grams of fine salt, and 1 gram of white pepper. Cut the coral fungus into thick strips, blanch them in boiling water and drain; also cut the pickles and ham into thick strips. Mix all the fillings and seasonings evenly, wrap it into a cylinder with egg skin, cut it into 8 pieces and serve.

2. Wind Claw Stewed Coral

75g coral mushrooms, 2 tender chicken feet. 10 grams of scallion whites, 3 cloves of garlic, 5 grams of ginger wine, 500 grams of broth, 3 grams of cooked chicken oil, and 4 grams of chicken essence. Chop off the nails of the chicken feet, cut them into pieces, blanch them in water to remove the odor, and then wash them. Cut the coral fungus into thick slices, blanch it in boiling water and drain it. Then put all the ingredients and seasonings into a pot and steam them, or simmer them over low heat after boiling until they are crispy and soft, then drizzle with cooked chicken oil.

3. Coral Mushroom Stewed Chicken Legs

250 grams of soaked coral fungi, 2 chicken legs, 25 grams of peanut oil, 15 grams of soy sauce, 2 grams each of salt and MSG, 10 grams of cooking wine, 5 grams of pepper water, and 5 grams each of chopped green onion and ginger. Wash the water-soaked coral fungi and drain the water; chop the chicken legs into large pieces, put them in a pot of boiling water and cook for 15 minutes until they are 70% to 80% cooked, then take them out and set aside. Place a clean pot on the fire, add peanut oil and heat it up, then add chopped green onion and ginger to stir-fry. Add coral mushrooms and chicken pieces, pour in 1 small cup of chicken thigh broth, and add soy sauce, salt, cooking wine and pepper water. Simmer over low heat for another 10 minutes until the chicken thighs are cooked and flavorful, sprinkle with MSG and serve. Use low heat when stewing and shake the wok constantly to prevent it from burning.

4. Health value of coral fungi

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that coral fungi have the nutritional benefits of supplementing calcium, calming the mind, preventing calcium loss in the human body, strengthening bones, nourishing blood and calming the nerves. Modern science also believes that coral bacteria can prevent and treat cramps and tremors in the hands and feet, promote body health and delay aging. Regular consumption can beautify the skin and enhance the body's immunity. It is often used by the people to treat stomachache, indigestion and rheumatism. The Southern Yunnan Materia Medica states: "Broom fungus, commonly known as broom fungus, tastes sweet, is neutral in nature, and is non-toxic. It is mainly used to harmonize the stomach, dispel wind, break blood, and relieve the middle. Eating too much will cause qi stagnation, while eating too little will relieve qi."