How to make dragon skin and how to make it delicious

Dragon skin can be made into various delicious and healthy foods, such as cold dragon skin, dragon skin jam, dragon skin tea, etc. The peel of dragon fruit is rich in anthocyanins and dietary fiber, and consuming it in a reasonable way can help with antioxidation and promote digestion.

1. Cold mixed dragon skin

Wash the dragon skin and cut it into shreds. Soak it in salt water to remove astringency. After draining, add minced garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and other seasonings and mix well. The dragon fruit skin after cold mixing has a refreshing and crispy texture, making it suitable as an appetizer. The anthocyanins in the peel of dragon fruit are more stable in acidic environments, and when paired with vinegar, they can retain more nutrients.

2. Dragon skin jam

Cut the dragon skin into small pieces and boil them together with rock sugar, constantly stirring during the process to prevent sticking to the pot. After boiling until thick, add a little lemon juice to enhance the flavor. After cooling, bottle and refrigerate. Dragon skin jam can be spread on bread or paired with yogurt, and its dietary fiber helps improve intestinal function.

3. Dragon Peel Tea

Cut the dried red dragon peel into pieces, boil it together with red dates and goji berries, and then simmer over low heat. Fire Dragon Peel Tea presents a natural pink color with a light fragrance. Warm consumption can help the body absorb anthocyanins. The sun drying process should avoid direct sunlight to preserve nutrients.

4. Dragon Peel Salad

Cut the dragon peel into thin slices and mix it with vegetables such as borage and purple cabbage. Season with honey lemon juice. The bright color of dragon skin can enhance the visual effect of salads, and the phytochemicals it contains have a better synergistic effect with the vitamins in vegetables. It is recommended to use organically grown dragon fruit during production to avoid pesticide residues.

5. Fire Dragon Peel Preserved Fruit

Cut the fire dragon peel into strips and air dry them with sugar stains to make a semi transparent pink candied fruit. The sugar soaking process can neutralize the astringency of tannins in the skin, and the finished product can be used as a tea or baking ingredient. Preserved dragon fruit peels need to be sealed and stored, as the pectin substances they contain will regain their stickiness when exposed to water.

The peel of the dragon fruit must be thoroughly cleaned before consumption. It is recommended to soak it in baking soda water to remove surface impurities. People who are allergic to tropical fruits should try with caution, and it is recommended to test a small amount for the first consumption. Avoid using metal utensils during the production process to prevent discoloration, and keep the inner rosy part of the dragon skin for better taste and nutrition. The processed dragon skin can be packaged and frozen in daily life, and can be used anytime to make different delicacies.