Parasitic infections are a common health problem, and different foods can also be contaminated with different kinds of parasites. Here are some common foods and their possible parasites:
1. Crayfish
The risk of crayfish parasitic infection is relatively high because they usually grow in freshwater lakes or streams and are susceptible to contamination by domestic sewage and farming environments. Among them, the most common parasites are lung flukes and intestinal nematodes. Therefore, before eating crayfish, it must be thoroughly washed and steamed with boiling water or high temperature until cooked through.
2. Yellow eel
Yellow eel is also a common food with a higher risk of parasitic infection, the most common of which are hookworm and tapeworm. Hookworms can invade the human body through the digestive tract of yellow eels, while tapeworms often parasitize the intestines of yellow eels. Therefore, before eating yellow eel, it is necessary to ensure that it is cooked until cooked thoroughly and avoid raw food or semi-baked food.
3. Oysters
Oysters are a high-protein, low-fat, nutrient-dense food, but also a cause of common foodborne illnesses. The most common of these parasites are shellfish parasites such as liver flukes and intestinal nematodes. Therefore, before eating oysters, it is necessary to ensure that the oyster meat is fully active and thoroughly washed and soaked in salt or clean water for a period of time to kill the parasites that may be present.
4. Field snails
Field snail is a common aquatic animal, some studies have shown that field snail is parasite, field snail parasite mainly refers to liver flukes and leptospirosis, these parasites have a certain threat to human health. Eating snails raw is prone to parasites and should be heated and cooked before eating.
5. Sashimi
Sashimi is a common Japanese dish, but it is also the cause of common foodborne illness. The most common parasites are silverworms and tapeworms. Therefore, before eating sashimi, it is important to ensure that the fish meat is fresh and processed by methods such as freezing or curing to kill parasites that may be present.
In your daily diet, avoiding undercooked or inthoroughly cooked foods is the best way to prevent parasitic infections. In addition, it is recommended to avoid eating in unhygienic environments as much as possible to avoid eating contaminated food. If you experience symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, you should seek medical attention promptly to avoid further deterioration.
In short, parasitic infection is a serious health problem, and we must ensure the hygiene and safety of food to protect our own health. In the diet, choosing fresh, hygienic foods and paying attention to cooking and processing methods can effectively reduce the risk of parasitic infections. Below, let's share the recipe for oyster tofu soup and crayfish with garlic!
【Oyster tofu soup】
1. Wash the oysters, soak them in clean water to remove the sand, and set aside. Cut the tofu into small pieces, shred the ham, beat the eggs and set aside. Cut the ginger into slices and the shallots into pieces and set aside.
2. Pour an appropriate amount of water into a pot, add ginger slices and green onion segments, add oysters after boiling, cook until the oysters change color, and then fish out for later use. Add some water to the pot, add tofu and shredded ham, and cook until the tofu is cooked through.
3. Add the cooked oysters and egg liquid and cook until the egg liquid is set. Add salt and chicken essence to taste, sprinkle with chopped green onion.
【Garlic crayfish】
1. Wash the crayfish, soak it in clean water to remove impurities, and set aside. Finely chop the garlic, cut the dried chili pepper into small pieces, cut the shallots into segments, and cut the ginger into slices and set aside.
2. Pour an appropriate amount of vegetable oil into a pot, add minced garlic, dried chili, green onion and ginger slices and stir-fry until fragrant. Add some bean paste and sugar and stir-fry a few times. Add crayfish and cooking wine and stir-fry until the crayfish turn red. Add salt and chicken essence to taste, stir-fry well and serve.