Soft-shelled turtle is a very nutritious ingredient, its meat is delicious, rich in protein, vitamins and minerals and other nutrients, for nourishing yin and kidney, invigorating qi and blood has a good health care effect. In Chinese food culture, soft-shelled turtle is also a very traditional ingredient that is widely used in a variety of cuisines.
Several practices of soft-shelled turtles.
1.Steamed soft-shelled turtle.
Steamed soft-shelled turtle is a very famous traditional dish in the southern region. After the soft-shelled turtle is cleaned, marinate it with shredded ginger, green onions, cooking wine, and salt for 10 minutes, then take out the soft-shelled turtle and put it on a plate (put green onions and shredded ginger on both sides of the soft-shelled turtle), and steam it for 15 minutes. The steamed soft-shelled turtle meat is fresh and tender, and the soup is fragrant and delicious.
2.Braised soft-shelled turtle.
Braised soft-shelled turtle is a very classic northern dish. Chop the cleaned soft-shelled turtle into pieces, marinate it with ginger slices, green onions, cooking wine, and salt for 10 minutes, then take out the soft-shelled turtle and fry it in a pot until golden brown on both sides, add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rock sugar, ginger slices, green onion segments, cooking wine and water, boil and turn to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes, and finally reduce the juice. The braised soft-shelled turtle is bright red in color and mellow in taste.
3.Soft-shelled turtle soup.
Soft-shelled turtle soup is a very nourishing soup. Put the cleaned soft-shelled turtle into the pot, add an appropriate amount of water, ginger slices, green onions, cooking wine, boil and turn to low heat and simmer for 2 hours, add an appropriate amount of salt to taste. Soft-shelled turtle soup is delicious and nutritious, which can nourish yin and kidneys, enhance immunity and other effects.
4.Spicy soft-shelled turtle.
Spicy soft-shelled turtle is a classic dish in Sichuan cuisine. Chop the cleaned soft-shelled turtle into pieces, marinate it with ginger slices, green onions, cooking wine, and salt for 10 minutes, then take out the soft-shelled turtle and fry it in a pot until golden brown on both sides, add an appropriate amount of peppercorns, dried chili peppers, bean paste, ginger slices, green onions, cooking wine and water, turn to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes after boiling, and finally collect the juice. The spicy soft-shelled turtle has a spicy and fragrant taste and is very appetizing.
Soft-shelled turtle is a very nutritious ingredient, and its preparation is varied to meet the needs of different tastes. Pay attention to the heat and time during the cooking process to maintain the original flavor and nutritional value of the ingredients. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the freshness and hygiene of the ingredients to ensure that they are safe to eat.