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[Shandong Cuisine] -- Traditional Method for Pickling Toona Sprouts

[Shandong Cuisine] -- Traditional Method for Pickling Toona Sprouts

Toona sprouts preserved the old Shandong way, pressed in layers with salt and turned patiently over days until their musky aroma intensifies for year-round use.

Instructions

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    First, pick and wash the purchased toon sprouts clean.

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    Soak in water for 10 minutes.

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    Control the moisture.

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    Place it on the lid mat to air dry.

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    Take a clean bowl and put a layer of toon sprouts in it.

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    Sprinkle a layer of salt.

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    Layer the Chinese toon buds, and add a layer of salt.

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    Sprinkle salt on the top layer and cover tightly with a basin.

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    On the first day, pour the basin once every two hours, four times in total.

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    On the second day, turn the basin every 4 hours. On the third day, use both hands to rub the Toona sinensis shoots until they wither. Cover the basin, and after 20 days, the shoots will be pickled.

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    Put it on a plate, the marinated toon sprouts look good, right?

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Toona sprouts
    1000 g

Seasonings

  • Salt
    200 g