How to make drunken mud snails
Materials: mud snail, rice wine
Method:
1, choose mud snails with large bodies, thin shells, thick abdominal and foot, no sand in the body, red feet and yellow mouth, full belly of hidden meat, and no broken shell as raw materials for processing.
2. Put the selected mud snails into the bucket, add 20% to 23% salt water (Bome degree is 24), and stir quickly until foam is generated. Then, let it sit for 3 to 4 hours.
3. Pick up the mud snails soaked in salt water, spread them on the sieve, rinse them with clean water, and dry them slightly.
4. Put the washed mud snails into the bucket, add 20% to 22% salt water, and stir evenly. The next day, cover it with a bamboo curtain and press it with stones to prevent the mud snails from floating in the salt water. The marinating time is about half a month.
5. Pick up the pickled mud snails from the barrel, grade them according to specifications, and put them into different jars and jars. Each jar or jar should not be filled too full in order to add brine.
6. Pour the salt water for pickling the mud snails into the pot, add appropriate amount of fennel, cinnamon, ginger slices, etc., boil for 10 minutes, cool and filter, it is the marinade.
7. Add marinade to the mud snail jar and jar until the mud snails are submerged, and add 5% rice wine by weight of the mud snails.
8. Seal the mud snail jar and jar after adding the ingredients, and store it for 10 days, which is the finished product of drunk mud snail.
How to cook drunken mud snails
In addition to the misty and misty scenery of Jiangnan, there are also famous Jiangnan snacks. Drunken mud snails are the top one. Drunken mud snails are crispy and tender, salty and fresh, and have a very unique flavor. When making drunken mud snails, be sure to clean the mud snails to avoid an earthy smell. What's more important is that there are bacteria and parasites in the body of mud snails. If the materials are not strictly selected and processed, eating them raw can easily cause bacterial enteritis, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and serious symptoms. So how to cook this drunken mud snail?
After the mud snails are cleaned, they should be cooked in boiling water. The pathogens in the mud snails are mainly Vibrio parahaemolyticus, which are relatively heat-resistant and can only be killed above 80°C. In addition to the bacteria brought by the water, seafood may also contain parasite eggs and bacterial and viral contamination caused by processing. Generally speaking, boiling in boiling water for 4-5 minutes is considered complete sterilization.
The nutritional value of drunken mud snails
Nowadays, mud snails have been included in the banquets of many hotels or restaurants, and drunken mud snails have become an essential appetizer and are very popular. So what is the nutritional value of drunken mud snails? Let’s find out together below!
First, mud snails are rich in nutrients and are rich in various nutrients needed by the human body. They are rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and multiple vitamins.
Second, mud snails also have certain medicinal effects. According to the "Compendium of Materia Medica", mud snails have the functions of nourishing the liver and kidneys, moistening the lungs, improving eyesight, and promoting fluid production. Folks also use wine to soak food to prevent and treat strep throat and tuberculosis.
The efficacy and function of drunken mud snail
1, strengthen yang and nourish kidney. Mud snails can promote sexual function, produce sperm and aid fertility. Strengthen Jingqi, improve semen quality, and enhance sperm motility. It is suitable for treating impotence, low back pain, frequent urination and insufficient Qi to replenish the five internal organs caused by kidney yang deficiency. Suitable for male sexual dysfunction, spermatorrhea, and impotence.
2. Improve immunity. Eating mud snails can extract the protein contained in mud snails, which is the most important nutrient for maintaining immune function and is the main component of white blood cells and antibodies.
3. Diuresis and swelling. Mud snails can remove toxins and excess water from the body, promote blood and water metabolism, have diuretic and edema-reducing effects. Contains diuretic ingredients, which can eliminate water and sodium retention in the body, promote diuresis and reduce swelling. It can treat systemic edema, difficulty urinating, etc.
Precautions for eating drunken snails
Drunk mud snails are a special side dish for meals, but snails are cold in nature, so don’t eat too much. In addition, you must wash and cook the mud snails before eating them to avoid bacterial infection and cause physical discomfort. Eat What other precautions should be taken for drunken snails? Let’s learn about them one by one!
First, mud snails are cold in nature. Therefore, when eating mud snails, it is best to avoid eating them with some cold foods, such as water spinach, cucumbers and other vegetables, and you should not drink some cold foods immediately after meals. You should also pay attention to eating less or no cold fruits such as watermelon and pears when it comes to icy drinks such as soda, ice water, and ice cream to avoid causing physical discomfort.
Second, mud snails must be cooked before they can be eaten. Uncooked mud snails contain bacteria. The bacteria in mud snails are mainly Vibrio parahaemolyticus, which are relatively heat-resistant and can only be killed above 80°C.
Third, if you have skin diseases, you should not eat mud snails, because the protein contained in mud snails can act as an allergen after entering the human body, causing allergic reactions in the body, such as itching, lumps, etc., or Make the original skin disease relapse and worsen.
Fourth, don’t drink beer when eating mud snails. If you drink a lot of beer, too much uric acid will be produced, which can cause gout. Excess uric acid will be deposited in joints or soft tissues, causing joint and soft tissue inflammation.