How long should Cordyceps flowers be cooked before eating?
Nov 22, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, "Chongcao Hua" refers to Cordyceps militaris. The cooking time required for Cordyceps militaris before consumption depends on specific conditions. If using fresh Cordyceps militaris, it generally needs to be cooked for about 5 minutes before eating; if using dried Cordyceps militaris, it may require approximately 10 minutes of cooking time. Cordyceps militaris should not be consumed together with acidic foods, spicy or irritating foods, or raw and cold foods, as this may affect its medicinal efficacy.
Generally speaking, "Cordyceps flower" refers to Cordyceps militaris. How long Cordyceps militaris needs to be cooked before consumption depends on specific circumstances. If it is fresh Cordyceps militaris, it usually needs to be boiled for about 5 minutes before it is ready to eat; if it is dried Cordyceps militaris, it may need to be boiled for about 10 minutes. If any discomfort occurs, timely medical consultation is recommended. Detailed explanation is as follows:
Cordyceps militaris is a precious edible and medicinal fungus that not only provides abundant nutrients to the human body but also enhances physical functions, with effects of relieving cough, alleviating asthma, regulating endocrine, and nourishing the body. If using fresh Cordyceps militaris, the cooking time is relatively short. Boiling it in boiling water for about 5 minutes ensures it is fully cooked and safe for consumption. Overcooking should be avoided to prevent damage to its nutritional components.
If using dried Cordyceps militaris, due to its lower moisture content, the cooking time will be relatively longer. It will be fully cooked after boiling for about 10 minutes. To ensure the full release of the nutritional components of dried Cordyceps militaris, it can be soaked for a certain period before cooking, but the soaking time shouldn't be too long to prevent nutrient loss.
It is recommended to keep the cooking time between 5 to 10 minutes, avoiding prolonged stewing. Additionally, Cordyceps militaris should not be consumed together with acidic foods, spicy and stimulating foods, or raw and cold foods, to avoid affecting its medicinal effects.
