Can ginseng fruit seeds be eaten?

"Journey to the West" is one of the four great classics of China. Many children have watched the TV version of "Journey to the West" since they were young. The most impressive thing in the entire TV series is the ginseng fruit. Ginseng fruit is an edible fruit, also called melon fruit. There are many ways to eat ginseng fruit. It can be eaten directly or used as an ingredient in cooking. There are some seeds in ginseng fruit. Can ginseng fruit seeds be eaten? Let’s find out together.

1. Can the seeds in the middle of the ginseng fruit be eaten?

The life fruit is also known as the melon fruit. It can be eaten raw normally. It is eaten more often and tastes similar to tomatoes. There are many ways to eat it. It can usually be steamed, boiled, made into soup, or added to dishes. It tastes very good. Most people choose to stir-fry the fruit with other meats, but few people eat it directly.

1. Stir-fried pork slices with ginseng fruit: 250 grams of ginseng fruit, 100 grams of pork, appropriate amounts of salt, MSG, vegetable oil, cooking wine, chopped green onion, minced ginger, and soy sauce. First, remove the stems of the ginseng fruit, wash them, and slice them. Then, wash the pork and cut it into thin slices. Heat the oil in a pan and stir-fry the meat slices. When they are about 70% cooked, add the ginseng fruit slices and seasonings, stir-fry again and serve.

2. Eat it fresh as fruit. Ginseng fruit eaten raw must be fully ripe to have a light and elegant fragrance. The flesh is light yellow, refreshing and juicy, and has a unique flavor.

3. Cold ginseng fruit salad: Wash and slice the fully ripe ginseng fruit and put it on a plate. Add appropriate amount of fine salt and marinate for a while, pour out the seeping water, then add appropriate amount of mashed garlic, MSG, rice vinegar and sesame oil, mix well and eat.

4. Steam the ginseng fruit in a steamer: Wash the ginseng fruit and cut it vertically to 2/3. Leave a part of the peel connected to the flesh, dig out the pulp, and fill it with meat stuffing. Steam it in a steamer, take it out and let it cool, then cut it into slices horizontally with a clean sharp knife. Then eat it.

2. The efficacy of ginseng fruit

1. It can be used to astringe and stop bleeding, relieve cough and eliminate phlegm, and also as a tonic. Fern contains a large amount of starch, protein, fat, inorganic salts and vitamins. Regular consumption has the same longevity effect as ginseng, American ginseng, Changbai Mountain ginseng and red ginseng, so it is known as the "ginseng fruit".

2. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the effects of ginseng fruit are to promote fluid production and quench thirst, and to nourish the spleen and strengthen the stomach. Ginseng fruit contains a large amount of juice, which can increase the body's body fluid and relieve thirst, dry throat and other diseases. Ginseng fruit can also increase appetite and enhance the absorption function of the gastrointestinal tract. It is now discovered that ginseng fruit can also improve symptoms such as neurasthenia, insomnia, and dizziness.

3. The ginseng fruit commonly referred to is a fruit native to the Wuwei area of ​​​​my country. The fruit varieties include the fragrant eggplant, melon eggplant, golden ginseng fruit, and longevity fruit. It is rich in protein, vitamins and mineral elements, and has health benefits. Ginseng is a fruit that invigorates the stomach, promotes salivation and prolongs life. It tastes sweet, is warm in nature, and enters the spleen and stomach meridians.

4. High protein is one of the main characteristics of "Ginseng Fruit". Protein is the main "building material" of the human body and the main material basis for the continuation of life. Protein is composed of amino acids, and the ratio of various amino acids contained in "Ginseng Fruit" is basically consistent with the amino acids needed by the human body. It is easily absorbed and utilized by the human body. It can not only maintain the health of adults, but also has a good health care effect on the growth of children and anti-aging of the elderly.