Premium Qingdao Dried Scallop #501 (16oz)

特级 青岛 元贝/干贝/瑶柱（16oz）

元貝也稱「乾貝」或稱「江瑤柱」，主要來自日本、中國及越南等地區。

青島元貝，產自中國青島地區，色澤稍淡，體積較小，但味道一樣鮮甜，入口帶有稍許纖維，最適合用來蒸水蛋、炒飯、煲湯或煲粥，價格平宜，抵食又好味，是昇華菜式鮮味的好幫手，最佳厨房必備食材之一。

處理程序：只要將元貝略清洗後，以清水浸泡約半小時或以上(視元貝大小而定，浸泡至稍軟身即可)，連水留用，便可進行烹調。

儲存方法 : 元貝放於通風陰涼處，建議密封好擺入冰箱冷藏室(0-8℃) 为佳。
附注 : 由于青岛元貝其質較爲潤身，如預備較長時間食用，建議密封好擺入冰箱冷凍櫃(-18℃或以下) 爲佳。 

Premium Qingdao Dried Scallop #501 (16oz)

Yuanbei (Dried Scallop) produced in Qingdao, China, is slightly lighter in color, smaller in volume, sweet in taste, and chewy. It is usually used for stewing soup or porridge. 

Why cook with dried scallops (Yuanbei). They are more flavorful and nutritious. Dried scallops are mild and salty. They enrich our blood and improve spleen health. In every 100 grams of dried scallop, there are 65.7 grams of protein, which is 2-3 times more than found in chicken, beef or shrimp. According to the USDA, one 3-ounce serving of plain, steamed scallops contains 94 calories. It contains 35 milligrams of cholesterol, and 0.19 grams of both saturated fat and polyunsaturated fat. Scallops are a low-calorie and low-cholesterol food. They are also low in fats — all types of fats.

Yuanbei nourishs yin and the kidney, calms the liver and “clears heat,” reduces inflammation. It can be very valuable for women who have a weak liver and kidney, for initial recovery after illness or postpartum weakness.  

It is sweet and mild in nature. The method of cooking Yuanbei is very simple, as long as it is rinsed and soaked in clean water for half an hour or more (depending on the size of the Yuanbei.) Storage method: Put the scallop in a ventilated and cool place. It is recommended to seal it and put it in the refrigerator (0-8℃). As Qingdao Yuanbei is relatively wet, if it is to be consumed for a long time, it is recommended to seal it and keep it in the freezer (-18℃ or below).

Suggested Recipes: 

Yuanbei stewed soup is a good choice for summertime because the ingredients are mostly clear, sweet, fresh, and spicy. The taste is flavorful.
Yuanbei porridge is light and refined. In addition to Yuanbei porridge, by adding chicken to the pot, the taste is sweeter and more delicious.