Pig brain has high nourishing value. It contains more calcium, phosphorus and iron, vitamins B 1, B2 and nicotinic acid than meat, but it contains more cholesterol. 100g The cholesterol content in pig brain is as high as 3 100 mg. Cholesterol in pig brain is the highest in common foods.
Second, the benefits of eating pig brain
Pig brain has the effects of benefiting brain marrow, relieving fatigue, relieving convulsion and calming the nerves. It has a certain therapeutic effect on neurasthenia, vertigo, tinnitus and concussion sequelae.
Third, the medicinal function of pig brain
1, Tianma pig brain porridge: pig brain, Tianma10g, 250g of japonica rice. Wash pig brain, gastrodia elata and japonica rice respectively, put them together in a casserole, add appropriate amount of water, boil them with strong fire first, and then cook them with slow fire for 30 minutes, depending on whether the pig brain is cooked thoroughly. Bring warm clothes l times every morning. It has a certain dietotherapy effect on yin deficiency of liver and kidney, dizziness, soreness of waist and knees, emaciation, insomnia and forgetfulness.
2. Braised pig brain with Lycium barbarum in Hu Aishan: pig brain 1, yam 50g, Lycium barbarum 15g, ginger, onion, salt and monosodium glutamate. Wash pig brain, yam and medlar, put them together in a casserole, and add onion, ginger and water. Boil with strong fire first, then simmer for 30 minutes, depending on the cooked pig brain. Add salt and monosodium glutamate as appropriate and mix well. Think of it as a snack. Indications: deficiency of liver and kidney, dizziness, headache, tinnitus, soreness of waist and weakness of feet.
3, wheat jujube pig brain soup: pig brain 1, wheat 30 grams, jujube 10. Wash wheat, soak red dates in warm water for a while, and wash; Remove blood tendons from pig brain and wash it. First, pour the wheat into the pot, add a proper amount of water, boil it with strong fire and simmer for 30 minutes, then release the pig brain and red dates, add sugar to taste after boiling, and simmer for 30 ~ 40 minutes, depending on the maturity of the brain. Eat it twice as a snack. Used for heart-blood deficiency, irritability, dizziness, insomnia and sweating.
4, blood deficiency dizziness: 1 for pig brain, 9 grams of Chuanqiong, 6 grams of Angelica dahurica. Eat with cooked food.
5, laryngitis has been broken: pig brain steamed, people eat with ginger vinegar.
6, wind dizzy brain sound: 1 pig brain, cold boiled water to remove blood, water decoction for 30 minutes. L times a day for 7 consecutive days.
The best time to eat pig brain
You can eat at any time.
Selection method of pig brain
1, hope: mainly depends on the appearance of pig brain. Normal and fresh is that the medulla oblongata membrane of the brain has no rupture and outflow, and the veins of blood vessels on the meninges are clear, without bleeding spots or spots, and the color is flesh red.
2, smell: that is, ask if there is a unique smell of pig brain, not a rancid smell.
3. Q: Just ask about the source of pig brain, the distance of the journey and how to store and transport it.
4, touch: that is, touch the pig brain with your hands to see if there is a certain elasticity and qualitative change, not too hard, not too soft or too thin.