Description
Dried tangerine peel ” is not a standard term; it refers to dried tangerine peel, a culinary ingredient and traditional Chinese medicine also known as chenpi. It is the peel of a tangerine that has been dried and aged, with the longer aging period leading to a richer flavor. It is used in Chinese cooking to add a sweet, bitter, and aromatic flavor to both savory and sweet dishes, and in traditional medicine to aid digestion and relieve phlegm.
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Culinary:
Used to infuse teas, marinades, and soups, and added to both sweet and savory dishes. It has a sweet and zesty flavor with a bitter aftertaste.
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Medicinal:
In traditional Chinese medicine, it is used to promote the circulation of qi (vital energy), dispel dampness, and resolve phlegm. It is also used to aid digestion and relieve nausea.
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Aging:The flavor and medicinal properties are believed to improve with age; some high-quality peels are aged for decades. The color changes from bright orange to a darker, aged brown over time.
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