Powdered donkey-hide gelatin only requires soaking in rice wine for 1 to 4 hours.
Due to its fine texture, powdered gelatin melts easily when soaked in rice wine, hence the shorter soaking time of 1 to 4 hours.
How to soak donkey-hide gelatin in rice wine
1. For solid gelatin blocks, soak until softened with edges beginning to melt.
2. For crumbled pieces, soak until the pieces dissolve into fine particles, the edges of the crumbs melt, and the rice wine changes color.
3. Powdered ejiao will dissolve almost completely in the rice wine. The rice wine should turn a light brown or dark brown color.
What is the ratio for soaking donkey-hide gelatin in rice wine?
The ratio for soaking donkey-hide gelatin in rice wine is approximately 1:1 to 1:1.5.
The ideal ratio for soaking donkey-hide gelatin in rice wine is about 1 part gelatin to 1 part rice wine to 1.5 parts rice wine. This ensures the full medicinal properties of the gelatin are released.
How to soak ejiao in yellow wine
Block-shaped ejiao
Wrap one portion of ejiao in cheesecloth and crush it. Place it in a large earthenware jar, then add one equal portion or 1.5 times the amount of yellow wine. Soak for 2 days, stirring once. Store in the refrigerator during summer.
Powdered Ejiao
Soak one portion of powdered Ejiao in one portion of yellow wine for 1 to 4 hours. Stir thoroughly and periodically until completely dissolved.
Precautions for Rice Wine Soaked Ejiao
1. Opt for aged rice wine over new wine, as aged wine yields better results.
2. Since the mixture contains abundant nutrients, prevent bacterial contamination to maintain ejiao quality.