Why is abalone so valuable?

"Abalone" was a very precious delicacy in ancient times. When attending wedding banquets in modern times, there is also a delicious dish of "roasted abalone in oyster sauce" that stands out from the crowd.

The word "abalone" is homophonic to "Baoyu", and people think it means having more than enough to eat every year and bringing prosperity and prosperity.

Braised abalone in oyster sauce

On the dining table, abalone is delicious, tender and juicy, making it a rare delicacy. In the past, it was very difficult to eat abalone if you didn't live by the sea. Therefore, the "dried abalone" among abalone is as valuable as "shark fin".

Abalone shell is also a treasure.

In medieval Europe and modern times, it was a unique oriental gem that was famous throughout the world. The furniture, lighting, and decorative objects made with it are all works of art that only wealthy people can buy.

In ancient China, abalone shell fragments were also used to make palace lantern shades. The palace lanterns made were beautiful and dreamy.

In traditional Chinese medicine, abalone shells are called "stone cassia" and can be dried, cracked, and ground to be used as medicine. Can treat many diseases.