Scallops are called fresh scallops in the north. There are two common types: one is the so-called long scallop, which belongs to the adductor muscle of shellfish of the family Jiang Yao; the other is the round scallop, which belongs to the shellfish of the family Scallopidae. Adductor muscle.

The dried product is Jiang Yaozhu, which is called scallop in the north. Scallops are abundant along the coasts of Guangdong and Hainan and are one of the most valuable seafood products. Its texture is soft and delicious, and it is suitable for steaming, frying and soaking in oil. This product is a famous dish in Chaoshan and Dongjiang areas. It is made by putting fresh bamboo shoot strips and cooked ham strips in the middle of the scallops, and then cooking them by soaking in oil. They often cook expensive hot meats and serve them at banquets.

The flesh of the scallops is round and flat, and can be eaten fresh or dried. It has extremely high nutritional value and is a precious seafood.

Extended information:

Effects and functions of scallops

1. Strengthen the brain. Scallops are rich in carbohydrates, an energy source necessary to maintain brain function.

2. Strengthen the spleen and stomach. Scallops are suitable for symptoms such as abdominal distention, loose stools, loss of appetite, and limb fatigue caused by weak spleen and inability to transport and transform. Warm the stomach and treat stomach cold syndrome.

3. Beauty and skin care. Scallops are rich in vitamin E, which inhibits skin aging and prevents pigmentation. Get rid of dry skin, itching and other skin damage caused by skin allergies or infections.

4. Suppress and fight tumors. Scallops can effectively prevent cancer and reduce the incidence of cancer. Delay and inhibit the growth and spread of cancer cells. Cause cancer cells to degenerate and shrink.

Baidu Encyclopedia - Scallops

People's Daily Online - Can scallops strengthen the spleen and stomach? 3 home-cooked methods are the most delicious