As the hometown of Confucius, Shandong has always had a strong historical background, and an alley that you inadvertently walked through may have a long-buried allusion. As the birthplace of Confucius, Shandong's cuisine has always been a fine product in the court. So far, although there is no obvious class boundary in diet, in Shandong, many classic foods are still the favored choice of many wealthy families. Just like the classic dish to be introduced today, grilled shell abalone is a unique and textured traditional dish.
Grilled shell abalone is the most classic is this "grill", it is not the meaning of thieves, in the cooking technique, grilled is also referred to as the ingredients through the processing, showing a beautiful shape, and then put the ingredients into the pot, steaming, during the addition of the appropriate amount of condiments and soup, slow cooking. After the ingredients are cooked, the mixed sauce is also added to ensure the temperature of the dish without destroying the shape of the dish, which can be described as a typical cooking method with good color and flavor.
And this dish of grilled shell abalone, it is in this way, while ensuring that the abalone meat is tender and smooth, but also restore the original shape of the abalone, so that diners are pleasing to the eye. Not only that, but before it is served, this classic dish also needs to be served in exquisite utensils, as a protagonist at the banquet, the appearance of the original shell abalone is eye-catching.
<h1>First, the history of grilled abalone in the original shell</h1>
Abalone was originally a gastropod soft-bodied marine organism that developed and grew in the sea, and it has been a valuable ingredient in people's eyes since ancient times. According to historical records, abalone has been used as food for 200 years. At that time, the arrogant Wang Mang knew that he was going to lose, and he frowned all day and did not think about tea and dinner. But this legendary general has only a fondness for abalone and fine wine.
Regarding the allusion to abalone, Mr. Su Shi, the most famous foodie poet of the Song Dynasty, has a poem to praise the classic delicacy of abalone, which has been described in this poem, Good Governance Recommends Huatang, Sitting Collar Sculpture Trick Glow, Meat Zhi Hind Ear Is Not Counted, Vinegar Pen Fish Skin Really Leans On the Wall, such a classic sentence to praise the deliciousness of abalone.
Why the origin of the original shell abalone is from Shandong, under the historical situation at that time, with the rapid development of the world's navigation industry, China, as a port open to the outside world, has also laid a solid foundation for the cooking and cooking in Shandong. Since ancient times, Shandong has been known as Jiaodong, and most of the cuisine produced by Jiaodong is mainly seafood, and in this area, there is the most famous kitchen shrine in the legend of Confucius.
In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, the dishes produced in the Jiaodong area were called Jiaodong cuisine, and its main characteristics were crisp, tender and smooth, and the most exquisite original taste. And these dishes, pay attention to slip, grill, fry, stir-fry.
<h1>Second, the development of grilled abalone in the original shell</h1>
As a traditional classic dish, grilled abalone has been developed to this day and has undergone many improvements in taste and cooking techniques. At the same time, in terms of audience, abalone, which used to be high above, has long become an affordable food for many people. Nowadays, in the new year's festival of every family in Shandong, this traditional classic dish has become a superstar at the banquet.
The reason why people respect the original shell abalone is so high, in addition to its unique taste, its way of making, but also contains the chef's spirit of excellence. How to ensure that the shape of the ingredients remains the same when cooking, but also to add the umami flavor of other sauces to the pot, which requires excellent cooking skills and patience
Nowadays, in Shandong families, many mothers-in-law will use this dish to measure the cooking skills of a daughter-in-law. Although this is not a common situation, it is enough to explain the status of grilled abalone in Shandong's catering circle.
As the process of population migration continues to deepen, cuisine has also followed the pace of this person to the whole country, and this traditional cuisine of Shandong has evolved into other practices in the southern region of China. When some southern chefs make this dish, they will add some sea vegetables and sea rice on the basis of raw materials, which not only makes the rectification sauce more delicious, but also makes the whole mustard juice richer and more layered on the plate.
<h1>Third, the value of the original shell abalone</h1>
Abalone is not only tender and refreshing in taste, but its nutritional content is also highly respected. Abalone is rich in protein, and in the same food, its protein is more easily absorbed by the body. At the same time, the trace elements such as iodine, iron, cap and vitamins contained in abalone can play a role in nourishing yin and yang, clearing heat and detoxification, and refreshing the eyes and refreshing the human body.
There is also a common ingredient in this dish , ham. Do not underestimate its nutritional effects, ham contains protein and a small amount of fat, is an indispensable nutrient in the human body. More than ten kinds of amino acids and minerals on ham can help people play a medical role in tonifying kidneys and aphrodisiacs, enhancing bone strength and healing wounds.
Another ingredient, winter shoots, also plays a pivotal role in medical value. As a healthy green food, winter shoots have always been loved by healthy health care people. This is because the amino acids and proteins it contains can effectively promote the peristalsis of the human gastrointestinal tract, and significantly enhance the digestive system of the human body, which can play a role in preventing colon cancer. As a health ingredient, winter shoots can play a certain therapeutic effect on symptoms such as coronary heart disease and hypertension for middle-aged and elderly people.
IV. Conclusion
With a history of hundreds of years since its inception, this dish not only reflects the pursuit of food in Shandong, but also reflects the prosperity of that great navigation period. Grilled shell abalone can be said to have achieved the abalone as the ultimate ingredient, not only retaining the umami taste of abalone, in the cooking process, in the form of "grilled" to restore the shape of its dishes, had to sigh the attitude and spirit of the production staff to the food.
With the improvement of people's living standards, abalone is no longer an unattainable food, it is undeniable that abalone, as a precious ingredient, has to some extent departed from its attributes as food, but reflects people's living standards and dietary tastes.
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