How to make sweet and sour salted Phao
Step 1
Preparation
Choose old, round Phao that is not discolored, remove the stems, wash and sun-dry for 3-4 hours to make them crispier when salted.
Wash the ginger and garlic, drain the water, and peel them. Slice the ginger and garlic and finely chop 2 chillies.
Wash and dry a large glass jar with a lid to store the salted Phao.
Step 2
Salted Phao
Boil ½ pot of water, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let the mixture cool and add 1 tablespoon vinegar.
The first layer at the bottom of the glass jar is ginger and garlic, the second layer is 250g Phao. The third layer continues with ginger and garlic. The fourth layer is the remaining 250g Phao. And the final layer is filled with ginger, garlic, and chillies.
Pour the water mixture into the jar, covering the Phao. To prevent the Phao from turning dark, you can use a plate or a water-filled bag to press the Phao down and avoid direct contact with the air.
Step 3
Finish
Cover the jar with a lid and store the Phao in a cool place. After 2-3 days, you will have a delicious batch of salted Phao.
Finished product
This method of salted Phao results in a crispy and white texture. You can eat it with hot rice or combine it with other dishes to enhance the flavor.
You can mix the salted Phao with chili sauce or shrimp paste for a delicious and flavorful taste.
Tips to prevent the Phao from floating and turning dark
You need to press the Phao tightly using a clean plate or a plastic bag filled with water on top so that the Phao does not float on the water surface.
Depending on the outside temperature, after about 2-3 days, you will have a perfectly crispy and delicious batch of salted Phao.
People who should not eat Phao
Phao, although good, is not suitable for everyone. Here are the groups of people who are recommended not to eat Phao:
People with weak bodies: The phrase “1 Phao is equal to 3 bowls of medicine” means that Phao is toxic. Therefore, if you eat Phao when you are sick, it will make you feel more tired and uncomfortable, making the illness worse.
People who have just recovered from illness: The cold properties of Phao will be disadvantageous to your health. It will not help your body quickly recover but make you feel tired.
Pregnant women: Salted sweet and sour Phao is always appealing to pregnant women with morning sickness. Although it may relieve your morning sickness, it will have a significant impact on the activity of the uterus, which is not good for the baby.
In addition, other women should also not eat too much Phao to reduce the impact on the uterus because Phao contains toxins and has cold properties.
Women after childbirth: If women eat a lot of salted Phao after giving birth, it will be detrimental to breast milk production. Both the mother and the baby may experience coughing, poor blood circulation, and fatigue. Therefore, women after childbirth should be careful about eating salted Phao to avoid affecting the milk for breastfeeding.
People with uterine diseases: Women who eat a lot of Phao can also hinder the function of the uterus.
People with high eye pressure: People with high eye pressure should not eat Phao as it can have a significant impact on vision.
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