As a highly nutritious seafood, sea cucumber is becoming more and more popular among people. However, the process of soaking sea cucumber is a science that requires a certain amount of skill and patience. This article will introduce the soaking method of sea cucumber in detail, so that you can easily master this technique and enjoy delicious and nutritious sea cucumbers.
1. Preparation before soaking.
Before we start soaking sea cucumbers, we need to prepare some necessary tools and materials, including: clean containers, clean water, scissors, tweezers, etc. At the same time, make sure that the sea cucumbers used are fresh and sand-free for the best soaking effect.
Second, the soaking process.
Cleaning sea cucumbers: Put the sea cucumbers in clean water and gently scrub them with your hands to remove impurities and sand particles from the surface. Pay attention to the moderate strength to avoid damaging the sea cucumbers. After washing, rinse several times with clean water until the water is clear.
Boiled sea cucumber: Put the cleaned sea cucumber into a pot, add enough water, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and cook for about 30 minutes. During the boiling process, you can observe the state of the sea cucumber and turn it at the right time to ensure that the sea cucumber is evenly heated.
Cooling sea cucumber: Rinse the boiled sea cucumber with cold water to allow it to cool quickly. This step helps to preserve the taste and nutritional value of the sea cucumber.
Soak the sea cucumber: Put the cooled sea cucumber into a clean container and add enough water to let it soak naturally. Depending on the season and temperature, it generally takes 12-24 hours to soak. During soaking, the water needs to be changed several times to keep the water clean.
Storing sea cucumbers: Soaked sea cucumbers can be refrigerated in the refrigerator, which can generally be stored for 3-5 days. Take out an appropriate amount when using and rinse with water.
3. Cooking skills.
The soaked sea cucumber can be used to make a variety of delicacies, such as braised sea cucumber with green onions, sea cucumber stew, etc. During the cooking process, spices can be added in an appropriate amount according to personal taste, such as soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger and garlic, etc. At the same time, it should be noted that the cooking time should not be too long, so as not to affect the taste and nutritional value of sea cucumbers.
4. Precautions.
During the soaking process, make sure to use a clean container and clean water to avoid contamination and bacterial growth.
The soaking time should be determined according to the specific situation, and do not over-soak, so as not to become too soft and rotten.
Sea cucumbers are rich in nutritional value, but they are not suitable for everyone. During consumption, you should consume it in moderation according to your own condition and follow your doctor's advice.
In short, it is very important to master the correct method of soaking sea cucumbers. Through the above introduction, you will be able to easily brew delicious and nutritious sea cucumbers, and enjoy the health and deliciousness brought by this delicacy. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the selection of fresh sea cucumber and ensure the hygiene of the soaking process, so as to truly give full play to the nutritional value of sea cucumber. Let's enjoy the delicious taste of sea cucumber together!