Seaweeds

 In modern days, seaweeds are recommended by Chinese herbs physician  to extract their nourishing essence by stewing them in a DunZhong, a white china porcelain pot with cap, in a steam wok. To prepare this special supplemental meal is simple and easy. As most seaweeds are sold at local markets in dried form with many salt particles covered on surface. Initially, we should rinse them with fresh water, then dip them in a pail or container, and allow them to soak with plentiful of water in order to make them expand to full size. The process of soaking with fresh water will emit dirt and salt. Therefore, the follow up replacement of overnight water with fresh water  is necessary. Repeat the steps at least several times until the stems of seaweeds are nearly fully expanded in translucent form; then put them in a Dungzhong , add water and yellow crystal sugar (to remove the strong iodine smell, dates and small slice of dried orange skin are to be added in the recipe). After these are in place, then it is ready to be stewed in a steam wok. Steam it for 8 long hours with low flame of fire, until the seaweeds have become thoroughly melted, leaving some residue at the bottom, and is ready to serve with the taste as good as similarly to the prestigious birds nest flavor.

According to the discovery of history records, seaweeds have already existed since ancient time. During the Zhou Dynasty, Japanese already knew how to preserve them and offered them as precious tribute presented to the emperor in China. It is considered as the auspicious plant of longevity. Its rich in enzyme nutrients, minerals, calcium, iron, multitude fiber contents and jelly form proteins, these gel form of proteins are natural sealant for human bones. They can prevent bones from osteoporosis. They can also help to nourish skin from letting a person getting old.

Prepare Seaweeds As Edible Supplement

Seaweeds species have got many types in different names and shapes in general or in scientific terms. The most common known species found in the market are called algae; Coral plants; Agar-agar; Tambalang or Qi-Lin-Chao . Others in scientific terms are namely, Spinosum or  Cotonii. Although they have various types of shapes and qualities, but they all contain the same common substance which is rich in natural nutrients. These natural nutrients are good for human body, especially for skin care purpose, and they are edible. Some food experts even treat them as the most valuable item, and described them as the undersea birds nest.  

Seaweeds Nutrients  As Good  As Birds nest

Seaweeds Nutrients As Good As Birds nest As Edible Supplement natural nutrients are good for human body, especially for skin