Scallops are rich in protein, calcium, iron and carbohydrates, which can supplement various nutrients needed by human body. Dried scallops are made from the adductor muscle of shellfish, which usually refers to cheaper miscellaneous shellfish. At present, there are many freshwater shellfish products on the market, also called scallops. There are many ways to eat scallops. What is the best way to eat scallops? Let's take a look at it next.

First, how to eat scallops best?

1. Soak scallops in clear water for about 15 minutes to make them naturally soften after absorbing water.

2. Gently wash the scallops by hand and remove the old tendons on the corners of scallops. Be sure to wash it clean and pay attention to the sand.

3. Put the washed scallops into a large porcelain bowl, and add appropriate amount of ginger slices, onion segments, carved wine and water. The amount of water should be a little less than scallops. Boil the steamer, then put the scallops in and steam for 30 minutes.

4. Another method of soaking scallops: put scallops in a bowl, add water and soak scallops completely. Cover with plastic wrap and steam on the fire. Be careful not to evaporate the soup.

5. Although the steaming time varies according to the size of scallops, generally speaking, steaming for one hour is the standard. Some dishes need to taste the soup, so the steaming time needs to be longer. There is no need to add wine and seasoning when steaming.

6. Leave the steamed scallops like this for a day, so that the essence of the soup can be soaked out. Because the soup is clear, it is also very delicious when used to make soup.

Second, what is scallop?

Scallop, scallop or scallop, also known as scallop or scallop, is a kind of dry food with high consumption rate in Chinese New Year. It is made of scallop, scallop and scallop in shellfish, which are cooked, peeled off their closed shell muscles, washed and dried.

Scallop contains protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamin A, calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, selenium and other nutrients. Scallop is rich in sodium glutamate, and its taste is extremely fresh. Compared with fresh scallop, its fishy smell is greatly reduced.

Third, the efficacy and role of scallops

Scallops are flat, sweet and salty; Has the effects of nourishing yin, tonifying kidney, regulating middle warmer, lowering qi and benefiting five internal organs;

Scallop has that function of nourishing yin and tonify kidney, regulating stomach and regulating middle warmer, and can be use for treating dizziness, dry throat and thirst, consumptive tuberculosis and hemoptysis, spleen and stomach weakness, etc. Regular eating is helpful for lowering blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, invigorating body building.