The ancients said: "Three days after eating, I still feel that chicken and shrimp are boring." It can be seen that the deliciousness of scallops is extraordinary. It is made from the air-dried adductor muscle of scallops. So, do you know how to choose a good Yao Zhu? Below I will tell you the tips for choosing Yao Zhu. Tips for selecting scallops
When purchasing scallops, be sure to choose those with complete grains, dry feel and aroma. Such scallops are short cylindrical, solid and full, and have dry and hard meat. Golden-colored scallops are a sign of freshness; if there is a thin layer of white powder on the surface, it means they have been air-dried for a long time. Such scallops are suitable for making soup or porridge.
Generally speaking, dried scallops need to be sealed and stored in a dry, cool and ventilated place. Another method is to seal them directly and store them in the freezer of the refrigerator. If stored properly, they can be stored for more than 12 months. Recipes related to scallops
1. Scallops and winter melon balls
Cuisine: Cantonese cuisine
Features: fresh and tender, a summer delicacy .
Ingredients: 1500g winter melon, 60g scallops, 200g lean pork, 10g refined salt, 750g chicken broth.
Production process:
1. Wash the scallops with warm water and peel off the tendons, then soak them in fresh water to soak the scallops. Place in the steamer and cook for 10 minutes, take out and set aside.
2. Cut the winter melon into cubes, cut into small balls, blanch them in boiling water and put them into a stew pot, add the soup, boil the thin slices of lean pork for 20 minutes and cover it. Then pour the scallops into the winter melon cup and simmer for 30 minutes. Take out the lean meat and check whether it is salty or not.
3. Add chicken soup to the pot, add winter melon balls and scallops, adjust the taste, thicken the soup, and serve on a plate.
The key to making: the scallop balls should be uniform in size, round, cooked until soft, and cooked with vegetable oil and gravy
2. Winter melon, scallops and old duck soup
Ingredients: 500g small winter melon, 20 scallops, half old duck, 150g pork tenderloin, 5g tangerine peel, 1 teaspoon 5g salt, 2000ml water.
Production process:
1. Wash the scallops and soak them in warm water for 2 hours. Wash the small winter melon with its skin, cut it into pieces, remove the seeds inside, and cut the winter melon into thick slices about 5cm in size.
2. Wash the old duck, remove the internal organs, head and tail, and cut the duck into large pieces. The pork tenderloin and tangerine peel are also washed and set aside.
3. Pour water into the pot, bring to a boil over high heat, add the duck pieces, blanch for 3 minutes, take them out, and rinse away the foam on the surface of the duck pieces with clean water. Discard the water used to blanch the duck pieces.
4. Rinse the pot, pour water, add duck pieces, winter melon pieces, pork tenderloin, soaked scallops, and tangerine peel. Heat over high heat and bring to a boil. If there is more foam after boiling, Skim it clean with a spoon, cover it, and simmer over medium-low heat for 2 hours. Add salt before eating.
Food habits: The functions of this soup are to clear away heat, promote fluid production, nourish and nourish the skin. People who are weak, have insufficient body fluids, and have dry skin can also use this soup as a therapeutic prescription.
Duck meat is cool in nature, while winter melon contains almost no fat, and the peel of winter melon has high medicinal value. Do not peel it off when making soup, just wash it. It has good edema and heat dissipation properties. The effect of poison.
3. Scallop salad
Ingredients: 300g scallops, 100g lettuce, 1 cucumber, 50g each white radish and carrot, 1 tsp salt, pepper Appropriate amount, 1 tsp each of stock, soy sauce, mustard, white vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 cup sour orange juice
Production process: 1. Wash and drain the scallops, put them in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and Peel and shred pepper, carrots and white radish; wash and shred lettuce and cucumber;
2. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a pot, fry the scallops until golden brown, remove and let cool Serve on a plate, add cucumber shreds, lettuce and radish shreds;
3. Pour the stock, soy sauce, mustard, white vinegar, sesame oil and sour orange juice into a bowl, stir well and pour on the scallops.
4. Scallops, corn and winter melon soup
Ingredients: moisten the intestines and nourish the stomach, clear away heat and dampness, nourish yin and lower blood pressure
Production process: 1. Scallops Wash, soak in warm water until soft, and knead into filaments;
2. Peel the winter melon, remove and wash the corn, and grate it with a grater;
3. Eggs Take the clear water and add a tablespoon of water and mix well;
4. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the scallop shreds until fragrant. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add winter melon puree and corn puree and bring to a boil again. Add starch water and egg white and bring to a boil. Salt to taste. The nutritional value of scallops
The scallops are sweet and salty in nature and have the functions of nourishing yin and nourishing the kidneys, strengthening the spleen and regulating the heart. "Compendium of Materia Medica Congxin" says that it can "lower Qi and regulate the middle, benefit the five internal organs, and cure thirst"; "Compendium of Materia Medica Qiuyuan" says that it has the effect of "nourishing true yin and stopping urination". Scallop is rich in protein and a small amount of iodine. Its efficacy is similar to that of seaweed and kelp, but it has a very strong fragrance and is more delicious and delicious. Whether it is used as the main ingredient or as an ingredient, it can highlight or add to the deliciousness of the dish. The calories contained in dried scallops are half that of sausage or bacon, and the fat content is only one-twentieth that of bacon. It is a very ideal healthy food for women to lose weight and cultivate their body.
For candidates, workers, people who work overtime, or people with nervousness, easy eye fatigue, shoulder pain, headaches, etc., they can eat Yao Zhu for several days to make up for the losses in the body. Scallop and radish soup is fresh and delicious, with high nutritional value. It is a tonic soup suitable for the whole family. Steamed eggs with scallops are simple and easy to make, delicious, smooth and tender, and rich in nutrients. It can not only increase appetite but also increase nutrient absorption. It is also a delicious dish suitable for the whole family, especially for children aged 1 to 4 years old. Fresh asparagus with scallops and black-bone chicken with scallops are very beneficial supplements for pregnant women during pregnancy. Benefits of eating Yao Zhu
Yao Zhu is flat in nature, sweet and salty in taste, and has the effects of nourishing yin, tonifying the kidneys, regulating the middle and lowering qi, and benefiting the five internal organs.
1. Lower blood pressure and cholesterol: Yao Zhu has the function of nourishing yin and nourishing the kidneys, and can treat dizziness, dry throat, thirst, coughing up blood due to fatigue, weak spleen and stomach. Regular consumption can help lower blood pressure. Lower cholesterol and improve fitness.
2. Soften blood vessels: Yao Zhu also has the effects of anti-cancer, softening blood vessels, and preventing arteriosclerosis.
3. Scallops are rich in sodium glutamate and taste extremely fresh. Compared with fresh scallops, the fishy smell is greatly reduced. Yao Zhu has the functions of nourishing yin, nourishing the kidneys, and regulating the stomach. It can treat dizziness, dry throat, thirst, constipation, hemoptysis, and weakness of the spleen and stomach. Regular consumption can help lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and improve fitness. According to records, Yao Zhu also has the effects of anti-cancer, softening blood vessels, and preventing arteriosclerosis. Side effects of Yao Zhu
Children and gout patients should not consume it. The protein content of scallops is very high, and high-protein foods are difficult to digest, so it is best not to eat too much scallops at one time, as eating too much may cause rashes. In addition, the sodium glutamate contained in scallops is the main component of MSG. It can be decomposed into glutamic acid and tyrosine. Under the action of intestinal bacteria, it is converted into toxic and harmful substances, which will interfere with the normal functioning of brain nerve cells. metabolized, so be sure to consume it in moderation. Excessive consumption of scallops will affect the digestive function of the gastrointestinal tract, causing food to accumulate and become difficult to digest and absorb.