Buy abalone
When buying abalone, we should choose fresh, live and complete shells and abalone without peculiar smell. The shell of fresh abalone is moist and shiny, and the live abalone will have a weak movement. Abalone with intact shells has no damage and cracks, and abalone without peculiar smell is delicious and odorless.
Wash abalone
When cleaning abalone, we need to clean the shell and viscera of abalone to remove all dirt and odor. The specific operation steps are as follows:
Put the abalone into the pot and soak it in water for about 10 minute.
Brush the abalone shell gently with a brush to remove the dirt on the surface.
Abalone is eviscerated and cleaned.
Blanch abalone in boiling water 1 min to remove odor.
Take the abalone out and soak it in cold water for about 10 minute 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 you to 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 washed abalone in a steamer, and add ginger slices, onion slices and cooking wine.
Steam for about 10 minute, 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.
red-cooked abalone
Braised abalone is a delicious cooking method with good color, aroma and taste, which is suitable for people who like heavy taste. The specific operation steps are as follows:
Slice the washed abalone and marinate it with salt and cooking wine for about 20 minutes.
Chop onion, ginger and garlic into powder and stir-fry in the pan.
Add abalone slices and stir-fry for a few minutes.
Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, salt, chicken essence and water, boil and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Add starch water to thicken and drizzle with sesame oil.
final result
The above are the detailed steps of purchasing, cleaning and cooking abalone, hoping to help everyone. 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 the delicious food, we should also pay attention to the safety and health of the diet, reasonably match the ingredients and avoid overeating. Let's taste delicious abalone together and enjoy the fun of life!