The method of Dong 'e Ejiao (traditional production process)

Dong 'e Ejiao is a traditional precious medicinal material in China, which has the functions of nourishing yin and tonifying kidney, moistening dryness and relieving cough, nourishing blood and calming the nerves. Its manufacturing process is very complicated, and it needs several steps to be made. Let's take a look at the making process of Dong 'e Ejiao.

Material preparation

The materials needed to make Dong 'e Ejiao mainly include Ejiao, water, sugar and other auxiliary materials. Among them, Ejiao is the most critical material, and it must be high-quality Ejiao from Dong 'e County, Shandong Province. The ratio of water to sugar is also very important. Generally, about one liter of water and one catty of sugar are added to each catty of donkey-hide gelatin.

Stewing process

1. Cleaning: Wash Ejiao with clear water to remove impurities on the surface.

2. soaking: soak the cleaned donkey-hide gelatin in clear water to let it absorb water.

3. Boiling: Put the soaked donkey-hide gelatin into a stew pot, add appropriate amount of water and sugar, and stew for about 6 hours. During this period, it is necessary to keep stirring to prevent a sticky pan.

4. screening: pour the boiled donkey-hide gelatin into the sieve to remove impurities.

5. cooling: pour the screened donkey-hide gelatin into a container and let it cool naturally.

6. slicing: cut the cooled donkey-hide gelatin into even small pieces for convenient storage and eating.

storage method

The prepared Dong 'e Ejiao needs to be stored for long-term preservation. Generally speaking, you can put it in a sealed glass bottle and put it in a cool and dry place. If you want to eat it, you can cut it into small pieces and add it to hot water to stir it evenly.