Magnolia Flower Bud (Xin Yi)
鼻づまりも治る！？スープに爽やかな風を吹き込む「花の蕾」
Description
Dried pre-blooming buds of the magnolia family. The surface is covered in fuzzy hairs. Famous as a 'silver bullet for rhinitis and sinusitis' in traditional medicine, but used as a spice in soups or broths, it emits a piercing, refreshing aroma akin to mint or eucalyptus.
Classification: Ultra Hardcore, Spice, Medicinal, Xin Yi, Magnolia, For Braising, For Soup, Refreshing
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How to use
Ingredients
- Dried buds of the Magnolia family
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [Ma La Hot Pot Secret]: Toss a few buds into ultra-spicy/heavy soups like Chongqing hot pot to add a refreshing aroma accent that cuts through greasiness.
- Flavoring for Lu Shui (Master Stock).
- Deodorizing mutton soup.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Cooling sensation piercing the nose like mint or camphor、with light bitterness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Irreplaceable. Add cooling sensation with celery leaves)
Pairing
Ma La Hot Pot / Mutton Soup / Lu Shui (Master Stock)
Trivia
Chongqing hot pot artisans blend dozens of spices to create unique flavors; adding 'Xin Yi' creates a refreshing sensation that clears the sinuses and prevents stomach heaviness despite eating ultra-spicy hot pot.
Eating tips & etiquette
If added directly to soup, the fine surface hairs can float and catch in the throat. The pro ironclad rule is putting it in a tea bag or gauze pouch (Liao Bao) before tossing into the pot.
Allergen
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