[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":110},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-usage-chenpi-making-process-and-storage-tips-en":3},{"article":4,"alternates":108},{"id":5,"title":6,"body":7,"category":93,"cover":36,"coverImage":36,"date":94,"description":95,"extension":96,"locale":97,"meta":98,"navigation":99,"path":100,"seo":101,"slug":13,"stem":102,"tags":103,"__hash__":107},"articles\u002Fen\u002Fusage\u002Fchenpi-making-process-and-storage-tips.md","Chenpi Making Process and Storage Tips",{"type":8,"value":9,"toc":88},"minimark",[10,14,18,23,30,37,49,54,63,67,72,77,85],[11,12,6],"h1",{"id":13},"chenpi-making-process-and-storage-tips",[15,16,17],"p",{},"Chenpi is commonly made by natural sun-drying or by multiple steaming-and-drying cycles. Below is a practical summary of typical steps and storage practices for small-scale or home use.",[19,20,22],"h2",{"id":21},"making-process","Making Process",[24,25,26],"ol",{},[27,28,29],"li",{},"Harvest: Choose mature citrus fruit. Varieties with thicker peel are generally easier to process.",[15,31,32],{},[33,34],"img",{"alt":35,"src":36},"Image","\u002Fimages\u002Fpbcp\u002Fd6cfe2547a0ff9e1.png",[24,38,40,43,46],{"start":39},2,[27,41,42],{},"Wash: Soak the fruit in clean water; a small amount of flour or baking soda can be added for about 10 minutes. Rub each fruit, rinse well, then spread to air-dry the surface moisture.",[27,44,45],{},"Cut the peel: Use a tool to cut the peel into three or four connected sections.",[27,47,48],{},"Turn the peel: Lay the opened peel on bamboo mats or a ventilated rack and sun-dry. When the peel softens, turn it so the white pith faces outward for more even drying.",[15,50,51],{},[33,52],{"alt":35,"src":53},"\u002Fimages\u002Fpbcp\u002Fb323a1ef1f0f6a83.png",[24,55,57,60],{"start":56},5,[27,58,59],{},"Sun-dry: Dry the fresh peel under sunlight, typically with the pith side up to speed drying.",[27,61,62],{},"Store for aging: Once fully dried, store the peel in cloth bags, cartons, burlap sacks, ceramic jars, or glass jars. Keep it dry and air it out periodically.",[19,64,66],{"id":65},"storage-tips","Storage Tips",[24,68,69],{},[27,70,71],{},"Environment: Avoid direct sunlight and heat sources, and keep airflow. In humid regions, store it away from walls, floors, and ceilings to reduce moisture.",[15,73,74],{},[33,75],{"alt":35,"src":76},"\u002Fimages\u002Fpbcp\u002F6331f53caf944e8c.png",[24,78,79,82],{"start":39},[27,80,81],{},"Temperature and humidity: A temperature range of 20°C–30°C is commonly used, and it is best to avoid temperatures above 40°C. Relative humidity is often kept around 45%–65% to reduce the risk of mold.",[27,83,84],{},"Containers: In drier regions, glass jars or breathable mesh are commonly used. In humid regions, pay extra attention to moisture control; seal the container when humidity is high and air-dry on clear days.",[15,86,87],{},"Overall, the key steps are cleaning, cutting, drying, and aging, while storage focuses on ventilation, temperature and humidity control, and container selection.",{"title":89,"searchDepth":39,"depth":39,"links":90},"",[91,92],{"id":21,"depth":39,"text":22},{"id":65,"depth":39,"text":66},"usage","2025-01-22","An overview of common chenpi making steps and storage conditions for everyday use.","md","en",{},true,"\u002Fen\u002Fusage\u002Fchenpi-making-process-and-storage-tips",{"title":6,"description":95},"en\u002Fusage\u002Fchenpi-making-process-and-storage-tips",[104,105,106],"Usage","making process","storage","607smPRS19K6N9xFOnOtxduVLDdGWQNBpAT5IoQoVoU",{"zh":109,"en":100},"\u002Fusage\u002Fchenpi-making-process-and-storage-tips",1775203898282]