Sea cucumber nourishes the kidneys and nourishes the blood, the braised method is too good for rice, 10 people make 9 people love, and 2 bowls of rice are not enough to eat

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Sea cucumber nourishes the kidneys and nourishes the blood, the braised method is too good for rice, 10 people make 9 people love, and 2 bowls of rice are not enough to eat

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In the rich treasure trove of Chinese cuisine, braised sea cucumber occupies a place with its unique flavor and profound cultural heritage. This dish is not only a delicious dish, but also carries the essence of Chinese food culture. Sea cucumber, as a treasure in the sea, has been given the reputation of nourishing and strengthening the body since ancient times. In ancient times, it was not only a delicacy on the table of royalty and nobles, but also a frequent guest of the literati.

The history of braised sea cucumber can be traced back to the Song Dynasty, when the cooking skills were quite mature, and the braised sea cucumber techniques reached the realm of perfection. Braised teriyaki, as the name suggests, is the stew of the ingredients, and then the use of soy sauce, sugar and other seasonings to color and season, so that the dish presents a bright red and attractive color and mellow taste. The flesh of sea cucumber is delicate, and after being braised in a braised sea, it is even more tender and delicious, and the taste is rich.

In terms of cultural background, braised sea cucumber is not only a dish, but also a cultural inheritance. In China, red represents festivity and auspiciousness, and the use of braised techniques not only makes the dish look and smell good, but also gives it a beautiful meaning. During festivals or happy events at home, braised sea cucumber is always an indispensable dish.

Sea cucumber is recorded in the "Compendium of Materia Medica" as having the effect of nourishing yin and kidney, nourishing blood and moistening dryness. It is rich in protein, a variety of trace elements and a variety of bioactive substances, which is a good nourishing product for the body. The other main ingredient, such as the pork belly in braised pork, is not specifically recorded in traditional Chinese medicine, but its rich fat and protein are also important nutrients for the human body.

Cooking preparation

Main ingredients: 200 grams of dried sea cucumber, 500 grams of pork belly.

Excipients: 20 grams of ginger, 30 grams of green onions, 10 grams of garlic, 2 star anise, 1 small piece of cinnamon.

Seasoning: 50 ml of soy sauce, 10 ml of dark soy sauce, 30 grams of caster sugar, 50 ml of cooking wine, appropriate amount of water.

Nutritional information: Sea cucumber is rich in protein and trace elements, and pork belly provides rich fat and part of protein.

Ingredient substitution scheme: If there is no dried sea cucumber, you can choose to use ready-to-eat sea cucumber instead; If you don't like pork belly, you can choose lean meat instead.

Cooking in detail

1: Soak the dried sea cucumber in advance, soak until soft, remove the internal organs, clean and set aside.

2) Cut the pork belly into cubes, blanch in boiling water to remove the blood foam, remove and drain.

3) Slice the ginger, chop the green onion into pieces, crush the garlic and set aside.

4: Add an appropriate amount of oil to the pan, add caster sugar and stir-fry over low heat until sugar-colored, add pork belly pieces and stir-fry until colored.

5) Add ginger, green onions, garlic, star anise and cinnamon and stir-fry until fragrant.

6) Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce and cooking wine, add enough water, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer.

7: When the pork belly is stewed until medium-rare, add the sea cucumber and continue to simmer until the sea cucumber is soft and the soup is thick.

Cooking tips

1. When soaking sea cucumbers, the water temperature should not be too high, so as not to affect the taste.
2. Blanching pork belly can remove excess grease and fishy smell.
3. When frying the sugar, you need to fry it slowly over low heat to prevent the sugar from burning.
4. During the simmering process, turn at the right time to prevent the ingredients from sticking to the pan.

Tips for choosing the main ingredients

When buying sea cucumbers, you should choose dried sea cucumbers with natural color, full flesh and no peculiar smell. For pork belly, choose a part that is fat and lean, and the meat is tender and tender.

Anatomy of Cooking Principles

The cooking principle of braised sea cucumber is to make the sea cucumber fully absorb the flavor of the pork belly and the flavor of the seasoning through slow cooking, and at the same time, the fat of the pork belly can also increase the flavor of the dish. Sugar is added to color and add shine to the dish.

Cooking quiz

Q1: What should I do if the sea cucumber is not soaked enough? A1: The soaking time can be extended, or warm water can be used to speed up the soaking process.

Q2: What should I do if the pork belly is charred when it is fried with sugar? A2: Stop heating immediately, add a small amount of water to dilute the caramel, and then re-fry.

Q3: What should I do if the soup is not enough during the stewing process? A3: Hot water can be added at the right time to keep the soup sufficient.

Q4: What should I do if the sea cucumber is still hard after stewing? A4: Extend the simmering time, or use a pressure cooker for simmering.

Related dishes to share

1. Chicken soup with sea cucumber:

Introduction: Nourishing and healthy, suitable for autumn and winter.

Ingredients: dried sea cucumber, local chicken, wolfberry, ginger slices, etc.

Flavor characteristics: The soup is golden in color, delicious in taste and rich in nutrition.

Cooking Steps:

1. The sea cucumber is soaked, and the local chicken is cut into pieces and blanched.
2. Add water to a pot, add the local chicken and ginger slices, and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Add the soaked sea cucumber and wolfberry, turn to low heat and simmer.
4. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, season with salt.
5. Sprinkle with chopped green onion before cooking.
1. Braised pork:

Introduction: Homely classic, red and bright color, mellow taste.

Ingredients: pork belly, ginger, green onions, star anise, etc.

Flavor characteristics: the meat is crispy, fat but not greasy, sweet and salty.

Cooking Steps:

1. Cut the pork belly into cubes and blanch.
2. Add oil to the pan and stir-fry the sugar until the sugar is brown.
3. Add the pork belly and stir-fry to color.
4. Add seasonings and water, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer.
5. Simmer until the meat is crispy and the soup is thick.

1. Steamed eggs with sea cucumber:

Introduction: The taste is smooth and tender, rich in nutrients, suitable for the elderly and children.

Ingredients: soaked sea cucumber, eggs, chopped green onions, etc.

Flavor characteristics: The egg custard is delicate, the sea cucumber is soft and glutinous, and the taste is delicious.

Cooking Steps:

1. Slice the sea cucumber, beat the eggs, and add an appropriate amount of water.
2. Strain the egg mixture and add the sea cucumber slices.
3. Put it in a steamer and steam over high heat until the egg liquid solidifies.
4. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and drizzle with soy sauce.
5. Steam for another 1-2 minutes to allow the fragrance of chopped green onions to penetrate.
1. Stir-fried vegetables with sea cucumber:

Description: Colorful, nutritionally balanced, suitable for a healthy diet.

Ingredients: soaked sea cucumber, seasonal vegetables, minced garlic, etc.

Flavor characteristics: the vegetables are crisp, the sea cucumber is delicious, and the garlic is fragrant and flavorful.

Cooking Steps:

1. Slice the sea cucumber, wash and cut the vegetables.
2. Add oil to the pan and stir-fry with minced garlic until fragrant.
3. Add seasonal vegetables and stir-fry quickly until raw.
4. Add the sea cucumber slices and continue to stir-fry.
5. Add salt and a small amount of water and stir-fry quickly.

From a health point of view, although braised sea cucumber is delicious, attention should be paid to controlling the intake of sugar and oil. Nutrition can be balanced by reducing the use of sugar and oil, or by increasing the proportion of vegetables.

The flavor of braised sea cucumber is characterized by its freshness and mellowness, and readers are encouraged to make appropriate adjustments to their own tastes, share their own cooking experiences and suggestions, and jointly enhance the flavor of this traditional dish.