Papaya Stewed Snow Frog is a traditional nourishing dessert, especially popular in Cantonese cuisine. Snow frog, also known as forest frog oil, is a precious tonic, believed to have the effects of nourishing yin and beautifying the skin, moistening the lungs and nourishing the stomach. Papaya is rich in vitamins and papain, which helps digestion and beauty. Stewing snow frog with papaya can not only increase the taste, but also make the nutritional value higher. This dessert was exclusive to the royal nobles in ancient times. With the development of society, it has gradually entered ordinary people’s homes and has become a classic nourishing delicacy.
Features：
The characteristic of Papaya Stewed Snow Frog is its sweet, smooth and tender taste and nourishing and beautifying effects. The softness of snow frog, the sweetness of papaya, and the moistness of rock sugar are perfectly integrated to bring a multiple taste enjoyment. This dessert is not only delicious, but also has the effects of nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness, nourishing and beautifying the skin, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and is especially suitable for women.
Ingredients：
- Snow frog: 5-10g
- Papaya: 1
- Rock sugar: 15-20g
- Ginger: 2-3 slices
- Water: appropriate amount
Instructions：
- Soak snow frog: Soak the snow frog in water for 12-24 hours until the snow frog is completely soaked. During this period, you need to change the water several times to remove impurities.
- Clean snow frog: Clean the impurities and black tendons in the soaked snow frog.
- Blanch: Put the cleaned snow frog into boiling water and blanch for 2-3 minutes to remove the fishy smell.
- Process papaya: Peel and seed the papaya, and cut it into small pieces.
- Stew: Put the blanched snow frog, papaya pieces, rock sugar and ginger slices into a stew pot, add appropriate amount of water, and stew in water for 30-40 minutes.
- Eat: After stewing is complete, it is ready to eat.
Precautions：
- Choose snow frog with good quality, preferably authentic forest frog oil.)
- The soaking time of snow frog should be sufficient to ensure complete soaking.
- Be careful when cleaning the snow frog to remove impurities and black tendons.
- Blanching can remove the fishy smell of snow frog, but the time should not be too long to avoid affecting the taste.
- Choose ripe papaya, but not overripe, so as not to affect the taste.
- The amount of rock sugar can be adjusted according to personal taste.
- The stewing time should not be too long to avoid the snow frog from melting.
- Pregnant women and children should consume in moderation.
