How to cook dried orchids deliciously
In the past 10 days, among the hot topics and content on the entire Internet, food topics still occupy an important position, especially discussions about home-cooked dishes, fast-food dishes and ingredient processing are very active. Among them, dried orchid (a soy product) has become a frequent guest on many family tables because of its rich nutrition and unique taste. This article will combine recent hot topics to introduce in detail the various cooking methods of dried orchids, and attach structured data for reference.
1. Introduction to dried orchids

Dried orchid is a dehydrated soy product named after its shape that resembles an orchid. It is rich in vegetable protein and a variety of trace elements. It has a strong taste and is suitable for various cooking methods such as stewing, stir-frying, and roasting. The following is a summary of frequently asked questions netizens have recently asked about dried orchids:
| question | frequency of occurrence |
|---|---|
| Do dried orchids need to be soaked? | 85% |
| How to remove the fishy smell from dried orchids? | 72% |
| What ingredients are suitable for dry orchids? | 68% |
2. Pretreatment method of dried orchids
1.Soak hair: Dried orchids have a hard texture and need to be soaked in warm water for 30 minutes to 1 hour in advance until they become soft. When needed urgently, you can soak it in hot water to shorten the time.
2.Remove the fishy smell: Soy products often have a beany smell. After soaking, you can add a little salt or white vinegar to scrub, then rinse with water.
| Preprocessing steps | time | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Soak hair in warm water | 30-60 minutes | Avoid using boiling water as it may ruin the taste |
| Salt scrub | 2-3 minutes | Rinse well to avoid excessive saltiness |
3. The classic way to make dried orchids
1. Braised dried orchids
Braised in braised sauce, it is the most common way to cook it. It is salty and fragrant and is suitable for rice. Here are the specific steps:
| Material | Dosage |
|---|---|
| Dried orchids | 200g |
| light soy sauce | 2 scoops |
| Old soy sauce | 1 spoon |
| sugar | 1 spoon |
Steps: Cut the soaked dried orchids into pieces, sauté the ginger and garlic in hot oil, add the dried orchids and stir-fry, add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar and a little water, and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
2. Stir-fried pork slices with orchids
The combination of dried orchids and sliced meat is a popular combination recently, with rich taste.
| Material | Dosage |
|---|---|
| Dried orchids | 150g |
| Lean meat slices | 100g |
| green pepper | 1 |
Steps: Marinate the meat slices with cooking wine and starch for 10 minutes, soak the dried orchids and then slice them. Stir-fry the meat slices in hot oil until they change colour, add dried orchid and green pepper and stir-fry, add salt and oyster sauce.
4. Recent popular innovative practices
According to the data of the entire network in the past 10 days, the following two innovative practices have received widespread attention:
| practice | heat index |
|---|---|
| Orchid dried beef brisket | ★★★★☆ |
| Cold Dried Orchids | ★★★☆☆ |
1. Braised beef brisket with orchids
The soaked dried orchids are stewed with the beef brisket. The soybean products absorb the meat juice and become more delicious. The beef brisket needs to be blanched to remove the blood foam, and then stewed with dried orchids and spices for 1.5 hours.
2. Cold dried orchids
A popular way to eat it in summer is to cut the soaked orchid into shreds, add cucumber and carrot shreds, and mix it with chili oil, vinegar, and light soy sauce for a refreshing and appetizing meal.
5. Cooking Tips
1. Dried orchids will expand in size after soaking, so be careful not to use too much.
2. Add a little sugar when braised to enhance the freshness, but not too much to avoid over-sweetness.
3. Dried orchids themselves are tough, and the longer they are stewed, the more delicious they will be.
Through the above methods and data, I believe everyone will be able to make delicious dried orchid dishes!
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