老火湯LO FO TONG

百子櫃

百子櫃THE HUNDRED DRAWERS

Pine nut

松子仁
潤腸moistens the lungs

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.

TCM properties

Nature · warming Flavour · sweet Meridians · lung、liver、large intestine

Traditional food therapy

In food therapy pine nuts moisten the bowel and the lungs, and they come up for the same reason as sesame after a birth.

Cautions: read first

  • A tree-nut allergen.
  • High in oil and quick to go rancid; keep them in the fridge once opened.

Preparation

Toast in a dry pan over low heat until barely golden.

Origin

The Korean pine of the Changbai mountains in the north-east is the best known. In Australian supermarkets and Asian grocers alike; never cheap

Availability in Australia

Common at Asian grocers

Pairs well with