Steamed Haihong

Steamed Haihong

Overview

Haihong, whose scientific name is mussel, is called Haihong in the north and mussel in the south. It can be used to make dishes and soups. The simplest and most direct way to eat it is to steam it, peel it off and throw it into your mouth. This is called eating seafood in its original flavor.

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Steps

  1. The Haihongs we bought back were quite dirty, especially on the skin, which was stained with a lot of connected ropes. Most of the Haihongs we eat now are farmed.

    Steamed Haihong step 1
  2. Remove the dirt with your hands and pick off a small pile

    Steamed Haihong step 2
  3. Rinse the clean hemlocks under running water;

    Steamed Haihong step 3
  4. It’s clean and pretty;

    Steamed Haihong step 4
  5. Place the washed Haihong on the grate of the steamer and put cold water in the pot

    Steamed Haihong step 5
  6. Steam over high heat for about 5-10 minutes. Open the lid frequently to see if Haihong only has one mouth. Steaming will make it too old

    Steamed Haihong step 6
  7. Use a small plate with rice vinegar and minced ginger, peel off the skin and take out the meat, dip it in the minced ginger and eat it, how can it be so fresh?

    Steamed Haihong step 7