Methods and key points of selecting razor clams:

1. When selecting razor clams, first choose live ones. Dead razor clams can easily ruin your stomach. The way to judge whether a razor clam is alive or dead is very simple. If you touch it lightly with your hand, if the tentacles can stretch and retract freely, it is alive. Otherwise, it is dead or about to die. Some razor clams do not extend their tentacles, but open their shells a little. You can touch the exposed flesh of the razor clam with your hands. If it closes its shell immediately, it is alive.

2. When choosing razor clams, be sure to choose those with golden shells. Those with bright surfaces, light colors and clear patterns are the top quality. Because the golden shell is relatively thin and the flesh is thick, this kind of razor clam tastes the most delicious. Don't get razor clams with dark black shells, as they have thick shells and less meat.

3. There are generally two types of razor clams on the market. One is soaked in water. Generally, you can cook it directly after buying it home, but sometimes it is necessary to soak it again. The other kind is covered with mud. This kind of razor clams is easy to preserve, but it must be soaked in water to remove the mud before cooking. In addition, razor clams that have not been soaked in water taste more delicious, so we should try to choose razor clams that are muddy and have not been soaked in water.

4. Good quality razor clams are large and complete, with thick flesh, light yellow color, dry texture, slightly salty taste, no brokenness, and no sediment impurities. However, you need to be careful when buying razor clams that are too fat. They may have been filled with water and actually have very little meat.

5. The two most common types of razor clams on the market are knife razor clams and king razor clams. The small razor clams that look like knives are called razor clams, and the big razor clams that look like bamboo are called bamboo razor clams or razor clams. king. The meat of bamboo clams is fatter and thicker than that of razor clams, and it tastes more enjoyable than razor clams.

Reminder: When buying razor clams, don’t forget to ask the seller for a little sea salt. This salt is most suitable for soaking razor clams. If it is not available, you can use edible salt instead. Except for the period from August 15 to February of the lunar calendar, razor clams in other seasons are very plump and tender.