How to preserve cocoons?

Silkworm pupae are a kind of food with high nutritional value and delicious taste. Whether it is fresh silkworm pupae or dried silkworm pupae, they can be made into delicacies and have a lot of nutrients. So how to preserve cocoon pupae? This question requires specific analysis of specific situations. After all, there are differences in the preservation methods of live silkworm pupae and processed silkworm pupae, and they must be purchased correctly.

Silkworm pupae preservation

Live silkworm pupae with cocoons can be stored outdoors if the local temperature is around zero degrees. If it is below 0 degrees, it is best to store them indoors without heating facilities. In addition, the silkworm pupae can be blanched in boiling water with salt, cooled, and then quickly frozen in the refrigerator. The storage time will be longer, but the taste after thawing will not be as good as fresh live pupae.

If the quantity is small, it needs to be stored in a constant temperature cold storage, the temperature is also 3-8 degrees, and it can be refrigerated in a refrigerator at about 4 degrees. If there are a lot of silkworm pupae, blanch them in boiling water with salt, let them cool, and then put them in the refrigerator for quick freezing. The body shape of a silkworm pupa is like a spindle, with three sections: head, thorax and abdomen. The head is very small, with compound eyes and antennae; the thorax has thoracic legs and wings; and the bulging abdomen has 9 segments.

Buying cocoons

Be sure to choose fresh ones with bright yellow appearance. Observe carefully and see if they are wriggling, because fresh ones are delicious. Never buy the black, motionless dead pupae.

Cocoon pupae treatment and other materials preparation

The cocoons you bought should be washed thoroughly with clean water first, and then steamed in a pot for about 15 minutes; in the free time of steaming the cocoons, you can do other preparations, as follows:

1. Prepare a container of appropriate size, put in appropriate amount of starch and eggs, add appropriate amount of salt, stir evenly into a paste, and set aside;

2. Prepare a little celery, cut it into sections, and use it as garnish at the end, hehe;

After the cocoon pupa is steamed, take it out and let it cool. Then use a knife to cut it into two halves vertically. Take out the black stuff in the middle of the cocoon pupa, put it into the prepared batter and stir it so that the egg batter can evenly cover the cocoon pupa. Then put it in the pan and fry it.

The above article gives a clear introduction on how to preserve cocoons and pupae, and I believe everyone has a clear idea of ​​it. Silkworm pupae are rich in protein and can provide the human body with rich nutrients. Therefore, it is necessary to eat some of them on a regular basis. Of course, expired and spoiled silkworm pupae cannot be eaten. You must always ensure your own health and safety.