Abalone pictures (a delicious choice for precious seafood)

Abalone is a kind of precious seafood with delicious meat and rich nutrition, and it is one of people's favorite foods. In China, abalone is known as a "treasure in the sea", and its value is not only reflected in the food, but also in medicine. Next, we will introduce how to buy, clean and cook abalone, so that everyone can enjoy the healthy value of abalone while enjoying delicious food.

choosing abalone

when choosing abalone, we should choose abalone that is fresh, alive, with complete shell and no peculiar smell. The shell of fresh abalone is moist and shiny, and the living abalone will have a weak movement. The abalone with complete shell has no damage and cracks, and the abalone without peculiar smell is delicious and has no fishy smell.

cleaning abalone

when cleaning abalone, we need to clean the shell and internal organs of abalone to remove all dirt and odor. The specific operation steps are as follows:

Put the abalone into a pot, add clean water and soak for about 1 minutes.

gently brush the shell of abalone with a brush to remove the dirt on the surface.

take out the viscera of abalone and clean it.

blanch abalone in boiling water for 1 minute to remove odor.

Take the abalone out and soak it in cold water for about 1 minutes to make it more tender.

cooking abalone

when cooking abalone, we can choose different cooking methods according to different tastes and preferences. Below, we will introduce several common cooking methods:

steamed abalone

steamed abalone is a simple and healthy cooking method, which can keep the original flavor of abalone. The specific operation steps are as follows:

Put the cleaned abalone into a steamer, and add ginger slices, onion segments and cooking wine.

steam for about 1 minutes, and take out the abalone.

Mix abalone juice with ginger and onion cooking wine in a steamer, add salt, chicken essence and sesame oil, and stir well.

pour the sauce on the abalone.

Braised abalone

Braised abalone is a cooking method with delicious taste, good color and fragrance, and is suitable for people who like heavy tastes. The specific operation steps are as follows:

Slice the cleaned abalone and marinate it with salt and cooking wine for about 2 minutes.

cut the onion, ginger and garlic into powder, and stir-fry in a pot.

add abalone slices and stir-fry for a few minutes.

add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, salt, chicken essence and clear water, boil and simmer for about 15 minutes.

thicken with starch water and drizzle with sesame oil.

At the end

The above are the detailed steps for purchasing, cleaning and cooking abalone. I hope it will help you. Abalone is a precious seafood with delicious meat and rich nutrition, which can not only satisfy our taste buds, but also bring health to our bodies. While enjoying delicious food, we should also pay attention to the safety and health of eating, rationally mix ingredients and avoid overeating. Let's taste the delicious abalone together and enjoy the fun of life!