I never miss this seafood in spring, and the nutrition is cheap. It's less than 5 yuan per plate, which is super satisfying!
Spring is really a harvest season. Not only are all kinds of wild vegetables shining on the stage, but all kinds of fresh and fat seafood are also coming on stage in turn. There are all kinds of sea rainbow, oysters, conch, scallop, live shrimp, squid and clam. Among them, clam is the one I buy most often in spring, so I won't miss it as long as I meet it.
Clam Meretrix, also known as "Meretrix meretrix", is a treasure in shellfish. It is named "Clam Meretrix" because its surface is covered with beautiful patterns. Clam Meretrix belongs to popular seafood, and its price is super cheap, which is more cost-effective than eating pork and vegetables. We usually have ten yuan and four Jin here, and we can fry a plate for four yuan, which is especially delicious!
If you want to choose delicious clams, you must pay attention to it. I usually go to seafood shops or supermarkets to buy them, and rarely buy them at roadside stalls, because clams in seafood shops and supermarkets are generally soaked in seawater and constantly supplied with oxygen, so as to ensure the freshness of clams by creating a seawater environment. In addition, when selecting, try to choose a clam that is breathing with its mouth open and stretching all over. This kind of clam is delicious and spits sand cleanly. Don't choose a clam that has completely opened its shell. This kind of clam is dead, and it will smell fishy. Moreover, it is best to choose a bigger clam. The big clam meat is more plump!
After choosing clams, let's talk about making clams. The most delicious way to eat clams is to stir-fry. Stir-fry clams seem simple, but they also have skills. Many friends stir-fry clams that are dry, not tender at all, but also fishy and sandy. Even if you don't pay attention to the small details when frying, you can stir-fry delicious clams that are tender and juicy.
1. Put the bought clams into the basin first, add a proper amount of clear water, then add a spoonful of salt and a little sesame oil, cover it, don't disturb it, and let it spit sand quietly for a while. By the way, the water temperature is very important, preferably about 2 degrees, and the clam will be happy to spit sand in this environment!
Soak for about 4 minutes. Let's pick up the pot, cover it tightly, and shake it up, down, left and right. Don't use too much force, or the little clam will easily faint. The faint little clam won't spit sand, and if it is too hard, it will break its shell and puncture its mouth when eating. Rinse the clams after spitting sand for several times, and control the water for later use.
2. Add a little oil to the pot. When the oil temperature is 5% hot, add ginger slices and scallions, stir-fry until fragrant, then pour in clams, stir-fry for about 2 times, cover the lid and stew for 3 seconds, then open the lid and add less salt to adjust the bottom taste. At this time, you will see that clams begin to open their mouths one by one. Stir-fry a few times, stir-fry the salt evenly, then cover the lid and stew for 4 seconds. When the time is up, you will see that clams begin to open their mouths one by one.
Tip:
1. When frying clams, don't fry them directly in the pan, and don't blanch them before frying them. This is because if you fry them directly in the pan, there will be a lot of sand and it will smell fishy. After blanching and frying, although some sand will be removed, nutrition and umami will also be lost, and the fried clams will not be delicious!
2. Clam itself is extremely delicious, so don't add too much seasoning, especially monosodium glutamate, and put as little salt as possible to avoid losing the umami flavor!
3. Stir-fry the clam, the time is very important, the time is too short, the clam is not cooked thoroughly, and eating it is not good for your health. Over time, clam meat will get old, dry and hard to bite!
Meretrix meretrix is not only delicious, but also very high in calcium and iron. Spring is the golden period for children to grow up. Don't miss it when you meet it. Make it for children, and the calcium-supplemented bones will be stronger!