Nutritional value and efficacy of hairy clams

Hairy clams are a common type of seafood. They have good nutritional value and taste particularly delicious. There are many ways to cook them. They can be stewed or made into soup. They are popular among many diners. They also have good nutritional value. They contain high-quality protein and are very good at promoting gastrointestinal absorption. Eating them appropriately can nourish the kidneys and strengthen yang, and have the effect of clearing away heat and purging fire.

Nutritional value of hairy clams

Hairy clams belong to the phylum Mollusca, class Bivalvia, order Coccariformes, family Coccidae, and genus Coccari, and are mainly distributed along the coasts of China, North Korea, and Japan. Most of them are found in the coastal waters of Bohai Sea and East China Sea in China. It lives in the muddy and sandy bottom of the shallow inner bay below the low tide line to a depth of more than ten meters, mostly at a depth of 4-8 meters. The adult shell is 4-5 cm long, with an expanded oval shell surface, a protruding top that curls inward and biased to the front; 30-44 radiating ribs on the shell surface, with small square nodules on the ribs; the hinge is straight with about 50 teeth; the shell surface is white and the back is covered with brown hair.

Nutrient content per 100 grams: 97 kcal, 363 mg sodium, 164 mg potassium, 137 mg calcium, 116 mg phosphorus, 113 mg cholesterol, 87 mg magnesium.

1. Nourishes the kidneys and strengthens yang

Hairy clams have the therapeutic effect of nourishing the kidneys and strengthening yang, and are effective for sexual dysfunction such as premature ejaculation and impotence.

2. Clear away heat and relieve fire

Hairy clams are cool in nature and have the effect of reducing heat and promoting bowel movements, and can treat constipation caused by internal heat.

How to cook hairy clams with ginger sauce

1. Wash the hairy clams (you can use a toothbrush to carefully brush off the dirt attached to the hairy hairs of the clams);

2. Add more water to the pot and bring to a boil; add the hairy clams and cook over high heat;

3. When you see clams opening one after another, turn off the heat and fish them out;

4. Remove half of the shells of the hairy clams and place them on a plate;

5. Pour homemade ginger juice on top and serve.

Ginger juice: salt, sugar, MSG, cooking wine, aged vinegar, add a small amount of water and bring to a boil, pour over the chopped ginger, and drizzle with sesame oil.

The above specifically introduces the nutritional value and cooking methods of hairy clams. The nutritional value of hairy clams is relatively high. It not only has the effect of clearing away heat and purging fire, but also has great effects on male premature ejaculation and impotence. So you can understand the above content and learn how to make it. You can often make such a dish for your family and make your family healthier.