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The seed of the pine, ivory-coloured and rich in oil. A dry pan over low heat until barely golden is enough; a moment more and they turn bitter. Scattered over diced salmon they add crunch and scent.
Nature · warming Flavour · sweet Meridians · lung、liver、large intestine
In food therapy pine nuts moisten the bowel and the lungs, and they come up for the same reason as sesame after a birth.
Toast in a dry pan over low heat until barely golden.
The Korean pine of the Changbai mountains in the north-east is the best known. In Australian supermarkets and Asian grocers alike; never cheap
Common at Asian grocers
Lo Fo Tong is cultural food-heritage reference, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, unwell or on medication, talk to your doctor or registered practitioner before changing what is in the pot.