Artificial shelling method of coix seed.

Shell coix seed, soak it in water first, then drill it through with a square stone and mortar, and tamp it with a wooden pestle; One is to make a bed, which is roughly to dig the ground and put a stone mortar, put wooden poles on it, put pestles or tied stones on both ends of the wooden poles, and move the wooden poles with your feet to make the pestles rise and fall off.

The purchase of coix seed:

It is best to be large, full and white. Family purchases should be hard and shiny, full of particles, white or yellow-white, solid, mostly powdery, sweet or sweet.

Storage of coix seed:

Four basic principles are needed to preserve coix seed: low temperature, drying, sealing and avoiding light. Among them, low temperature is the most critical factor. In addition, if you buy sealed Coix seed in bags, you can keep it for no more than six months from the date on the package. Eat as soon as possible after opening the bag. If there is a small amount left, clamp the bag with a sealing clip and put it in the refrigerator for refrigeration.

How to eat coix seed:

Coix seed is difficult to cook, so it needs to be soaked in warm water for 2-3 hours before cooking, so that it can fully absorb water. It is easy to cook with other rice after absorbing water.

Raw coix seed soup, dampness and wind; Strengthening the spleen and regulating the stomach, treating diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, cooked food should be fried.