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Cicada pupae, also known as cicada pupa, are therapeutic larvae and are also a very popular food in many areas in the north. In summer, many people like to catch cicada pupae from trees at night, because cicada pupae not only have high nutritional value, but also taste particularly good. However, cicada pupae are not easy to preserve. So, how to better preserve cicada pupae? Below I will introduce to you in detail how to preserve cicada pupae.

1. How long can cicada pupae be preserved?

Soak in salt water for 2 to 3 hours first. It can kill bacteria and parasites. Then seal the cicada pupae in a plastic bag and freeze them in the freezer to preserve them. If there are not many cicada pupae, you can put them in a container of water and freeze them. That is, they can be frozen and preserved for a long time. When eating, be sure to fully thaw the cicada pupae, and then fry them thoroughly, especially the belly of the cicada pupa. Press the belly of the cicada pupa with a spatula and fry it thoroughly. Then you can eat it with confidence.

Live silkworm pupae with cocoons if the local temperature is around zero degrees. Cicada pupae can be stored outdoors. If the local temperature is below 0 degrees, it is best to store them indoors without heating facilities... In addition, silkworm pupae can be blanched in boiling water with salt, then cooled and quickly frozen in the refrigerator. The storage time will be longer, but the taste of cicada pupae after thawing will not be as good as fresh live pupae.

2. How long can cicada pupae be preserved after being frozen?

Freezing is currently the most common, easiest and best method. Pick out the damaged larvae that are about to be collected, put them into non-toxic, sterilized plastic bags or plastic bottles, expel the air (vacuuming is best), and seal them. Each bag (bottle) can hold 1-2 kg. Immediately store the cicada pupae in a cold storage or freezer at -18℃ (or below), which will basically maintain the freshness of the cicada pupae, with a shelf life of 2 years. Cicada pupae preserved by this method are suitable for any form of product processing.

3. How to preserve cicada pupae with shells

1. Soak the cicada turtle in clean water first and let it automatically wash off the mud on its body.

2. Boil it again with boiling water and take it out after half an hour.

3. Sprinkle fine salt evenly on top and marinate for 1 to 2 days

4. You can then string them up with needle and thread to dry in the sun. It is best to take insect-proof measures.

This method can be preserved for more than half a year. One disadvantage is that the dried cicada turtle may be relatively dry, which is easy to solve. You can soak it for a while before eating. This method will not make it very salty, just sprinkle the salt evenly.