What is the difference between Xiancao and Guilinggao

Many people think that grass jelly and tortoise jelly taste similar, so they think they are the same food. But in fact, although the cooking methods of grass jelly and tortoise jelly are similar, there are still some differences. So everyone should pay attention to the correct understanding of the cooking methods of these foods.

1. The preparation method of burnt grass jelly is very similar to Guangdong's tortoise jelly and jelly, and it also has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying. It is said that the dried grass jelly from Jiuhua Mountain in Miaoli County is the most famous. Decades ago, people ate grass jelly mainly by cutting it into small cubes and simply adding sugar water and crushed ice. Although hot drinks are available, I think it is better to eat it cold. Served with lentils soaked in sugar water and chewy black pearls, it is refreshing and soothing.

2. How to make grass jelly

1. Bring 1000cc of water to a boil, add 1500g of sugar, and then add 3000cc of grass jelly;

2. Boil the grass juice again, pour in the grass jelly powder (the powder needs to be diluted with pure water), and stir evenly;

3. Rapid cooling or water heating. You can add cornstarch to solidify it, and add honeyed safflower beans on top to make it sweeter.

3. Guilinggao is a mysterious brown in color and is gelatinous. It takes the same shape as the container, and comes in small bowls. It looks crystal clear after adding honey. Use a spoon to cut it into small pieces horizontally and vertically, and squeeze the pieces together. It tastes sweet at first but has a bitter aftertaste. It is said that the bitterer the better. It can clear away heat and reduce internal heat, so it is better to eat more of it.

4. Guilinggao is a traditional medicinal food in Wuzhou with a long history. It is said that it was originally a precious medicine specially provided for the emperor to eat in the Qing Palace. It is mainly made from precious hawksbill turtle and wild yam as raw materials, and is refined with medicinal materials such as Rehmannia glutinosa. It is mild in nature, neither cold nor dry, suitable for all ages. It has the effects of clearing away heat and dampness, promoting blood circulation and promoting tissue regeneration, relieving itching, removing acne, moistening the intestines and relieving constipation, nourishing yin and tonifying the kidney, nourishing the skin and refreshing the mind. Therefore, it is loved by people and is sold well both at home and abroad.