Razor clam meat is delicious and many people like to eat it. However, eating razor clam also has' dead corners' that can't be eaten. So what parts of razor clam can't be eaten? The following small series will introduce which parts of razor clam can't be eaten. You should pay attention to them when cooking.
The meat of razor clam is sweet, salty and cold in nature. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxification, tonifying Yin and removing annoyance, benefiting kidney and water, detoxifying alcohol and so on; In addition to a large amount of protein and calcium, razor clam is also rich in trace elements such as iodine, selenium, zinc and manganese. It is reported that regular consumption of razor clam is beneficial to the nutritional supplement of the brain and has the effect of strengthening the brain and benefiting intelligence.
Which parts of razor clam can't eat?
The viscera of the razor clam can't be eaten. Take out the viscera when doing it, otherwise the teeth will feel uncomfortable when eating. Soak the bought razor clam in light salt water to spit out the sand. After boiling the water, blanch the razor clam for 10 seconds, the shell will open, then squeeze out the viscera, and remove the black edge on the shell to fry it.
Can razor clam eat when it's dead? Generally speaking, dead razor clams are not recommended to eat again, because the protein content of razor clams is very high. After death, it is easy to breed miscellaneous bacteria, which will deteriorate quickly. Eating razor clams is bad for your health.
When choosing razor clams, you must choose live ones. If they are dead, they will eat bad stomach. When buying, ask the store for some sea water to spit sand. Submerge the razor clam completely in the sea water. If there is no sea water, use the tap water at home and add a few spoonfuls of salt instead. Keep it for half a day and let it spit sand quietly.
If you can't boil the shell with water, it's dead razor clam. Throw it away and you can't eat it. Remove the cooked razor clam meat from the shell. There is sediment on the shell, which affects the taste. When eating, remove the black line around the razor clam and the black part in the razor clam meat.