How to make donkey hide gelatin cake and key points

Donkey-hide gelatin cake is a traditional nourishing food. It is made with donkey-hide gelatin as the core raw material and combined with walnuts, black sesame seeds, wolfberry and other auxiliary ingredients. It has the effects of nourishing blood and skin, nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness. The production process mainly includes four key steps: material selection, glue boiling, mixing and shaping, and slicing and preservation. In terms of primary and secondary content,Quality selection of donkey-hide gelatinandCooking heat controlis the core, and the matching of auxiliary materials and storage methods are secondary. This article will explain step by step how to make homemade donkey hide gelatin cake at home, from raw material preparation to finished product storage.

1. Raw material preparation and donkey hide gelatin processing

Preparations required for making donkey hide gelatin cake250g donkey hide gelatin block(such as Dong'e donkey-hide gelatin, Fubai donkey-hide gelatin), 500 ml of rice wine, 150g of rock sugar, and auxiliary materials including 200g of walnut kernels, 200g of black sesame seeds, 50g of wolfberry, etc. Donkey-hide gelatin needs to be soaked in rice wine for 24-48 hours in advance to soften and remove the fishy smell. Rice wine can stimulate the effect of donkey hide gelatin and improve the taste. The auxiliary ingredients need to be fried or dried separately to ensure a crispy texture. If you choose instant donkey-hide gelatin powder, you can skip the soaking step and boil it directly, but traditional donkey-hide gelatin blocks are more effective.

2. Boil the glue and mix it with auxiliary materials

Pour the soaked gelatin and rock sugar into the pot.Simmer over low heatWhen the glue is thick (about 30 minutes), it will look like a "hanging flag" when lifted with a shovel (the glue slowly drips into pieces). The heat is key to avoid burning. Then add walnuts, black sesame and other auxiliary ingredients in batches and stir quickly evenly. At this time, you can add a small amount of rose petals or longan meat to enhance the flavor. After turning off the heat, pour the mixture into a mold lined with oil paper while it is still hot, and press it firmly to prevent the finished product from loosening.

3. Shaping and slicing preservation

It needs to be left to rest in a cool place for setting.8-12 hours, or refrigerate to speed up solidification. After it is completely hardened, remove from the mold and cut into small pieces of about 10 grams. To prevent adhesion, sprinkle a small amount of glutinous rice flour or put oiled paper on it when packaging. It needs to be sealed and refrigerated during storage. The shelf life is about 1 month; freezing can be extended to 3 months and allowed to warm before consumption. Be careful to avoid high temperature or humid environments to avoid affecting the taste and efficacy.

Summary and Notes

Things to pay attention to when making homemade donkey hide gelatin cakeAuthenticity of raw materials(Choose regular manufacturer donkey-hide gelatin),Be patient in boiling glueandsanitary conditions. Donkey-hide gelatin is warm in nature, 1-2 pieces a day is enough. Excessive amount can easily lead to internal heat. Diabetic patients can use xylitol instead of rock sugar. Commercially available brands such as Dong'e donkey-hide gelatin cake, Tongrentang donkey-hide gelatin cake, etc. have mature craftsmanship but higher prices. Home-made ones are more economical and flexible. The traditional recipe can be found in "Chinese Materia Medica", while the modern improved version is commonly found in health recipes.

Quote sources:"Chinese Materia Medica" entry on donkey-hide gelatin; Dong-E donkey-hide gelatin official website product description; Tongrentang traditional recipe manual.