Xiapu Sea Cucumber [Fujian Xiapu Specialty]

What is Xiapu sea cucumber? Authentic Fujian Xiapu specialty: Xiapu sea cucumber

Content summary:Do you want to know what Xiapu sea cucumber is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Xiapu, Fujian Province - Xiapu Sea Cucumber. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information about Xiapu Sea Cucumber. The full text takes about 10 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Xiapu Sea Cucumber and its nutritional value? How did the history of Xiapu sea cucumber come about? How to make Xiapu sea cucumber and identify its authenticity? Wait

Basic Introduction of Xiapu Sea Cucumber

Xiapu County has been carrying out the successful transfer of northern ginseng to southern hanging cage aquaculture for more than ten years since 2003. Over the years, Xiapu County has continuously developed sea cucumber farming due to its unique natural conditions such as winding coastline, numerous harbors, small windward area, smooth currents, fertile water quality, and a wide variety of fish, shrimp, shellfish, and algae. Currently, Xiapu has become the largest salted sea cucumber trading market in southern China

Sea cucumber is suitable to be eaten with Ganoderma lucidum, which can enhance human immunity, assist in the treatment of diabetes, and repair after disease or surgery. Very suitable for people with weak bodies to regulate their bodies

Sea cucumber contains active substances such as protein, calcium, potassium, zinc, iron, selenium, manganese, etc. Other active ingredients in sea cucumber include sea cucumber extract and acidic mucopolysaccharides composed of amino hexose, hexuronic acid, and fucose. It also contains 18 types of amino acids and does not contain cholesterol. Due to its warm nature, sea cucumber has the dual effects of nourishing kidney and essence, nourishing yin and yang, replenishing blood and moistening dryness, regulating meridians and relieving fatigue, and promoting fertility and fertility. It can improve male endocrine ability, enhance female metabolism, promote the secretion of sex hormones, and improve sexual function

The production method of Xiapu sea cucumber

(1) Salted sea cucumber

① Cut: Use a small knife to insert a knife into the back or abdomen of the sea cucumber, making a small longitudinal incision, about one-third of the length of the ginseng body. After dissection, remove internal organs such as intestines and respiratory trees. Wash away the dirt with seawater

② Boiling ginseng: Boil water that is 4 times the weight of ginseng, add washed sea cucumber, heat it over high heat, stir with a wooden spatula to make it evenly heated, remove any foam on the water surface in time, boil for 20 minutes, and remove the cooked sea cucumber in time

③ Marination: Remove the cooked sea cucumber, add 40% salt while it is still hot, and stir evenly to cool it down; After cooling, pour the sea cucumber, along with salt and the oozing soup, into a jar. Cover the jar with salt and seal it tightly, then store it in a cool place

(2) Dried sea cucumber:

① Salt boiling: Add about 70% of the volume of saturated saline water to the pot, boil it, pour the salted sea cucumber into the pot, add 10% of the weight of the ginseng salt, heat over high heat, gently stir with a wooden spatula, and remove the foam in a timely manner; When boiling for 30 minutes, take out several pieces and observe them. If the surface of the ginseng is dry in the presence of wind and there are white frost like salt crystals, it can be observed

② Ash mixing: The sea cucumber boiled in salt should be immediately poured into a wooden trough and mixed with ash while it is hot. Use 10kg of charcoal ash for every 100kg of sea cucumber

③ Drying: Natural drying, mechanical drying, and low-temperature freeze-drying methods can be used

How to distinguish the authenticity of Xiapu sea cucumber

Choose good ginseng for identification:

Look for: those with thick and straight thorns are good ginseng. The body color of sea cucumbers is mainly related to their habitat environment, generally appearing brown. However, compared to sea cucumbers living near rocks and on sandy or gravel bottoms, sea cucumbers living near rocks often have darker colors. Those living among seaweed often have a green color, sometimes turning reddish brown or purple brown. So, color cannot determine the quality of sea cucumbers. Good sea cucumbers have thick and straight spines, commonly known as short, thick, and fat, while low-quality sea cucumbers have long, pointed, and thin spines. Wild sea cucumbers can only grow after 3 years, and only sea cucumbers that are over 3 years old will have thick spines and rich nutritional value

Smell: Those who have fresh and delicious ingredients are good ginseng. The taste of sea cucumbers varies in different sea areas. Good sea cucumbers have a delicious smell, while low-quality sea cucumbers have a strange and fishy odor. If you smell the medicinal scent of sea cucumber, then you can't buy it anymore, as it may contain additives

Question: Ask about the place of origin and the age of growth

Cut: Sea cucumber elasticity is very important. Sensing sea cucumbers with your hands is the most direct and accurate method of selection. To touch with your hands, the first step is to determine whether the sea cucumber is damp or not. Some sea cucumbers have excessive moisture, and you can feel it with your hands. The greatest skill of touching lies in the tactile sensation. Good sea cucumbers have a particularly good hand feel and elasticity, while low-quality sea cucumbers feel soft and lack elasticity