{"product_id":"chen-pi-mandarin-peel","title":"Chen Pi (Dried Mandarin Peel)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChen pi, dried mandarin peel from \u003cem\u003eCitrus reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e, has been used in Chinese cooking and herbal medicine for centuries. It tastes sweet and fragrant at first with a gently bitter finish, and a little lifts a rich braise, a pot of congee or a sweet red bean soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBittersweet citrus flavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e more rounded than fresh zest, with a slightly bitter note that holds up to long, slow cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Cantonese kitchen staple:\u003c\/strong\u003e the usual partner for red bean soup, congee, braised duck and beef, steamed beef balls and long-simmered stocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMakes a simple citrus tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e steeped in hot water on its own, or with ginger or black tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally taken after rich meals:\u003c\/strong\u003e chen pi has long been used in Chinese medicine to help settle the stomach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps well:\u003c\/strong\u003e stored dry and airtight it holds its fragrance for a long time, and the flavour mellows as it ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic peel:\u003c\/strong\u003e grown and processed to certified organic standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single js-acc-single\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- How to Use --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-uses\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-uses\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse a few pieces and soak them in warm water for 15 to 30 minutes until soft. Scrape away some of the white pith with a spoon if you want less bitterness, then slice into thin strips or add it whole. Around 3 to 5 g flavours a pot of congee, stock or red bean soup for four. Add it early and go easy, as too much turns a dish bitter. In a braise it sits well with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-star-anise\"\u003eStar Anise\u003c\/a\u003e, soy sauce and a little sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChen pi tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep a piece or two in a cup of just-boiled water for 5 to 10 minutes. Add a few pieces of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-ginger-root\"\u003eGinger Root\u003c\/a\u003e on a cold night, or simmer it with a small handful of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-hawthorn-berry\"\u003eHawthorn Berries\u003c\/a\u003e for a tart, fruity cup after a big dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Good to Know --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-notes\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-notes\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eChen pi means aged peel. Kept dry it darkens and mellows over the years, and very old peel is so prized in Cantonese cooking that an old saying values it weight for weight with gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eTangerines are a type of mandarin, so dried tangerine peel and dried mandarin peel are the same ingredient sold under different names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eEveryday dried orange peel comes from sweet oranges and tastes brighter and sweeter. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/orange-peel-sweet\"\u003eOrange Peel Sweet\u003c\/a\u003e is the one for tea blends and baking, while chen pi has the deeper, bitter edge savoury dishes call for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvoid if you have a citrus allergy. Citrus peel can upset dogs and cats, so keep it out of their reach. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"herbcottage","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":49249134542948,"sku":"so-chen-pi-mandarin-peel-50g","price":9.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":49249134575716,"sku":"so-chen-pi-mandarin-peel-200g","price":24.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":49249134608484,"sku":"so-chen-pi-mandarin-peel-500g","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/7780\/5924\/files\/chen-pi-mandarin-peel.jpg?v=1789344951","url":"https:\/\/www.herbcottage.com.au\/products\/chen-pi-mandarin-peel","provider":"Mudbrick Herb Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}