Of course, the so-called authentic abalone soup does not mean that no other seasonings are added to the whole pot of soup except abalone and water. Things like ginger, coriander, and garlic are absolutely indispensable. Otherwise, how can you eat it if it smells fishy every time you take a bite
In addition to abalone, some rare ingredients of the same grade as abalone are also needed for seasoning, so as to better bring out the taste of the finest delicacy.
Of course, some hotels do not put these things in their abalone.
Their chefs will marinate the abalone in advance, then bake it using a very special method. Finally, when serving the dish, they will provide customers with prepared broth, mustard, sauces and the like, allowing customers to add various ingredients according to their own taste preferences.
Abalone, which is always known as the king of seafood, has many ways to cook it. In my country, there are as many as twenty ways to cook abalone that have appeared in state banquets alone.
It is unknown how the abalone was cooked at the state banquet. Those are the secrets of top chefs, and these unique skills are even passed down to men but not women.
Of course, there are also many very classic abalone cooking methods among the people. The more famous ones include garlic abalone, American ginseng abalone soup, ginger flower steamed abalone, etc. These are classic cooking methods that will make people linger on the aftertaste after eating them once.
What Xiang Yang wants to make today is actually American ginseng and abalone soup.
Although Xiang Yang did not have top-quality ingredients like American ginseng on his boat, he could use sea cucumber instead.
The medicinal properties of American ginseng have many similarities with those of sea cucumber. Both have the functions of replenishing qi and nourishing yin, clearing away heat and reducing fire, strengthening the spleen and moistening the lungs, and nourishing the vital energy. Moreover, they will not cause internal heat after taking them. Middle-aged men who usually smoke and drink too much can drink them to effectively remove dirt from the lungs and protect liver health.
Abalone, known as the king of seafood, also has the effects of nourishing yin and moistening dryness, nourishing the liver and tonifying the kidneys. Boiling soup with seafood and abalone can improve immunity, nourish blood, nourish the spleen and lungs, nourish and moisten dryness, and nourish the liver and kidneys.
"Brother Yang, here." Fang Youqun handed Xiang Yang a glass jar. The jar contained six or seven pickled sea cucumbers. These sea cucumbers were caught by Xiang Yang later. Because the quantity was too small and Xiang Yang was not as short of money as before, he kept them for himself and did not sell them to Zhang Qicheng.
In Xiang Yang's words, sea cucumbers are good things, why can others eat them but he can't? If they were as thick as his arm, he would definitely sell them for money, but Xiang Yang would always keep some of the inferior ones.
Xiang Yang took the glass bottle and looked at Fang Youqun.
Fang Youqun immediately swallowed his saliva.
"Don't worry, everyone will have something to eat today." Xiang Yang poured out two sea cucumbers as thick as two fingers from the glass bottle, and told a crew member to cut them, soak them, and then cut them into strips.
"Captain, the abalone has been cleaned." Chen Qingshui said as he came over with a small basin of abalone.
Xiang Yang nodded, "Put the abalone in the big pot and boil it."
Chen Qingsheng did so immediately.
Soon, the water in the big pot began to boil. On the other side, another crew member soaked and cut the sea cucumber. Xiang Yang asked him to throw the sea cucumber into the boiling pot.
At this time, a strong fragrance came to the nose and gradually spread to the entire deck.
All the crew members who smelled the fragrance couldn't help but sniff. This fragrance was extremely unique. At first glance, it smelled a bit like dried cuttlefish. It was mellow with a hint of saltiness, and there was also a hint of the unique smell of the ocean.
But if you smell it carefully, you will find that this fragrance is completely different from that of cuttlefish. In addition to the inherent smells of other seafood, the fragrance of abalone seems to be mixed with the fragrance of boiled fresh meat.
Xiang Yang also sniffed and quickly ordered: "Okay, then put the ginger in? Stew for another 20 minutes and then turn off the fire."
Chen Qingsheng lifted the lid of the pot and poured the chopped ginger and other seasonings into the pot.
When the lid of the pot was opened, the aroma became even stronger, and it penetrated into the nostrils of everyone on the deck.
"Damn? I've never smelled anything so fragrant? I'm drooling." He Mingde said.
Fang Youqun nodded vigorously, "Me too."
"Captain? The water is boiling, so the abalone must be cooked. Why don't we just scoop it up and eat it? I see some people eat abalone raw." A crew member shouted.
Xiang Yang smiled. He knew that what the crew member said was true. There is indeed a way to eat abalone raw, and that way of eating is called sashimi. And a lot of people eat it.
However, Xiang Yang has never approved of eating sashimi. Xiang Yang has always believed that sashimi is very unhygienic. Don't ever think that there are no bacteria on the seabed. Fresh wild abalone not only has a large number of bacteria, but also parasites.
Chen Qingsheng glared at the crew member and shouted, "If you want to eat raw food, there are plenty in the sea. If you have the ability, go down and eat it yourself and then come up."
The crew member shrank his neck and immediately dared not speak anymore.
Xiang Yang smiled, "Chen Qingsheng, don't be so fierce. What they said is true. There are indeed people who eat raw abalone outside. But I am making soup, so of course I have to cook the abalone until it is tender so that the soup will be tasty."
"Uh, is there really anyone who dares to eat this stuff raw?" Fang Youqun was about to pretend to vomit.
Many crew members also found it incredible. They looked at the abalone in the water tank, then at the big pot for abalone soup. The more they looked, the more they doubted the truthfulness of Xiang Yang's words.
"There are indeed people out there who like to eat it raw." Xu Fang had a lot of experience and shook his head, saying, "Someone invited me to eat it before, but I thought it was disgusting. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed that someone could eat it raw and still enjoy it."
"They are just pretending." Xiang Yang said with a smile: "In fact, raw abalone is the same as raw steak. Raw steak is very popular in foreign countries, but it is not accepted in my country. That's because some people in foreign countries have different taste buds from us. Raw meat has never suited the taste buds of Chinese people."
Fang Youqun seemed to understand, "No wonder I always hear people talking about medium-rare steak. Last time I fried beef only medium-rare on purpose and almost vomited."
Everyone was amused by Fang Youqun's words.
Chen Qingsheng laughed and scolded: "Are steak and beef the same thing? Why don't you just hold the cow and take a bite?"
Xiang Yang was also laughing. This kid Fang Youqun always managed to make all kinds of hilarious jokes in all kinds of weird ways.
After laughing, Xiang Yang put on gloves and wanted to go to the water tank to catch sea anemones.
Chen Qingsheng looked at the huge anemone and swallowed his saliva. He suddenly said, "Captain, we made a seafood pot and a pot of abalone soup for lunch today. Why don't we not make this anemone?"
Xiang Yang was happy, "What? You still want to help me save money?"
Chen Qingsheng sneered.
Chen Fusheng exposed Chen Qingsheng and said, "He is afraid that you, Captain, will not be able to remove the poison."