The Uses of Chenpi: Versatile Pairings for Health and Flavor
Chenpi (Dried Tangerine Peel) is not only consumed on its own but can also be paired with other ingredients for cooking. It can also be used in pill or powder form.
Here are some common ways to use Chenpi:
1. Chenpi Tea
Method: Add 20 grams of Chenpi to boiling water and steep for a few minutes. It is suitable for people suffering from digestive issues such as bloating, poor appetite, indigestion, and excessive phlegm from coughing. It can also help prevent high blood pressure, heart attacks, fatty liver, and acute mastitis.
Health Benefits: Chenpi tea helps improve digestion, relieve bloating, and enhance overall health, making it perfect for those suffering from gastrointestinal discomfort or those in need of preventive health support.
2. Chenpi Stir-Fried with Carrot and Lean Pork
Ingredients: 200g of carrots, 10g of Chenpi, and 100g of lean pork.
Method: Cut carrots and pork into strips. Mix the pork with salt and yellow wine. Soak the Chenpi until soft and cut it into strips. Stir-fry with spring onions, ginger, garlic, oil, and salt.
Benefits: This dish helps regulate Qi and relieve chest discomfort, making it effective for chronic gastritis with liver and stomach disharmony. Symptoms include bloating, discomfort in the sides, belching, reduced appetite, or acid reflux.
3、Chenpi Chicken Wings
Ingredients: 500g of chicken wings, 20g of Chenpi, ginger, spring onion, soy sauce, oil, rice wine, cornstarch, salt, and sesame oil.
Method: Marinate the chicken wings with seasonings, then cook with softened Chenpi until golden and crispy.
Benefits: Helps stimulate appetite and strengthen the spleen. It is suitable for people with stomach discomfort, poor digestion, or appetite loss. This dish is suitable for people of all ages.
4、Chenpi Stir-Fried Shrimp
Ingredients:
500g medium shrimp (peeled, tails intact, deveined)、20g Xinhui Chenpi (shredded, soaked in ½ cup hot water for 15 mins)、2 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp vinegar, ½ tsp sugar、2 garlic cloves (minced), 1 tsp sesame oil、Oil for frying
How to Cook:
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Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Heat 2 inches of oil in a wok to 180°C (350°F). Fry shrimp in batches until golden (1-2 mins per side). Remove and drain.
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In the same wok, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add soaked Chenpi (squeeze out excess water) and stir-fry for 30 secs.
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Pour in shrimp, then add Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Toss quickly over high heat for 1 min. Drizzle with sesame oil and serve hot.
Benefits:
High in protein and low in carbs, this dish is light yet satisfying. Chenpi’s zesty flavor cuts through the richness of shrimp, while its antioxidants help combat summer fatigue.
5、Chenpi & Green Radish Duck Soup (Lung-Clearing Elixir)
Ingredients:whole duck (about 600g, cleaned, giblets removed)、600g green radish (peeled, cubed)、20g Xinhui Chenpi (shredded, soaked for 10 mins)、slices ginger, 1 tsp salt、liters water
How to Cook:
- Blanch duck in boiling water for 2 mins to remove impurities. Drain and rinse.
- In a pot, combine duck, water, ginger, and Chenpi. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1.5 hours.
- Add green radish and continue simmering for 45 mins until radish is tender. Season with salt and serve.
Benefits:
This hearty soup combines Chenpi’s dampness-clearing properties with the radish’s cooling effect and duck’s nourishing collagen. Ideal for dry coughs, sore throats, or seasonal congestion.
