元貝也稱「乾貝」或稱「江瑤柱」,主要來自日本、中國及越南等地,當中以日本北海道元貝為最佳;因爲北海道的海水,由北半球阿拉斯加冰川融化後,向南流而來,其海水長期維持在零度左右,被日本人譽爲接近無菌的海水,再加上海床礦物質成分豐盈,故北海道所產的海鮮,在日本甚至是全球,是出名的高品質。
日本北海道元貝,是出產元貝最著名的地方,北海道元貝體積較大,一般帶有少許裂紋、色澤金黃、表面乾爽、身少鹽霜、入口無渣,香味特別濃郁味道鮮甜。
元貝含有豐富蛋白質,磷酸鈣、維生素A、B、D,屬於一種營養豐富的海味,元貝性平,味甘鹹;具有滋陰補血、平肝清熱、調中下氣、利五臟等之功效,天然鮮味,加上營養豐富,對於肝腎虛弱、病後初愈體弱、精神不振、胃口欠佳、產後滋補者最適合食用。
元貝功效高而且味道特別鮮美,加上元貝的做法多樣,可與其他食材搭配更增添鮮美,因此廣受歡迎,是自用及饋贈親朋好友送禮的最佳選擇。
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:放於通風陰涼處,如預較長時間存放,建議密封好擺放入冰箱0-8℃為佳
Japanese Hokkaido Dried Scallop SA (16oz)
Dried scallops (Yuanbei) are 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.
Directions:
Dried scallops (Yuanbei) are washed with fresh water, rinsed and soaked in hot water for about 1 hour (depending on the size). The soaking water can be used for cooking.
Storage method:
Put the scallops in a ventilated and cool place. If you eat them for a long time, it is recommended to seal them and keep them in the refrigerator (0-8℃).
Suggested Recipes:
Yuanbei stewed soup is a good choice for summer because the ingredients are mostly clear, sweet, and fresh. The taste is flavorful, not greasy
Yuanbei porridge is light and refined. In addition to Yuanbei porridge, by adding chicken to the pot, the taste is sweeter and more delicious.