Bitter clam is a food with a bitter taste and warm nature, but you should not eat too much. Eating too much will increase the coldness in the body and irritate the intestines and stomach, thus causing diarrhea, abdominal pain and other symptoms. People with weak spleen and stomach It is not suitable to eat bitter clams, and women during menstruation should not eat too much bitter clams, otherwise it will lead to increased menstrual blood, and in severe cases, dysmenorrhea.

The scientific name of Amaranthus amaranth is Xiebai, also known as Yashijilong onion. It is a vegetable plant. Its nature and flavor are spicy and pungent, and the taste is slightly bitter. Regular consumption of Amaranthus can regulate Qi diseases. , dredge the qi machine, make the flow of qi smooth, and regulate the functional balance of the lungs, liver, spleen, stomach, and internal organs. It has the effects of clearing away heat, relieving summer heat, reducing dryness, appetizing, strengthening the spleen, detoxifying and nourishing the skin.

There are many ways to eat bitter clams. They can be eaten cold, brewed, or made into soups. Especially when used to make soups, they are more delicious and highly favored by diners.

Bitter clam stewed duck:

Before making, clean the duck, then chop it into pieces, put it in the pot, add cold water, boil it and take out the duck. Pour it in cold water and set it aside to drain; clean the sourdough and set aside.

Add cold water to the pot, then put the duck meat, bitter clam, and wolfberry into the pot in sequence. Pay attention to the water to cover the duck. After boiling over high heat, add an appropriate amount of salt, and then adjust Reduce the heat to low and simmer for another hour, and the bitter duck soup is ready.