MudskipperMudskippers are common in our lives. They are also known as mudskippers, and are amphibious and semi-aquatic vertebrates. Mudskippers and turtles look very similar. How can we distinguish them? Mudskippers have no stripes on their back, and mudskippers have very high nutritional value, and are often used as nourishing and tonic delicacies.

How to cook mudskippers

Dish introduction

Mudskipper motherChicken soupA delicious soup made from chicken and mudskippers, which is easy to cook and nutritious. It is a good tonic for people with poor physical condition.

IngredientsPreparation

1 mudskipper, 1 chickenYam1, blackWood earAppropriate amount, 1 scallionGinger1 piece, appropriate amount of rice wine, appropriate amount of salt

Steps

1. Wash all the ingredients and cut them into large pieces for later use. Tie scallions and ginger.

2. Put water in the pot, add mudskipper and chicken.Cook over high heatAfter opening, reduce heat to medium heatSimmer.

3. Add salt and rice wine halfway through, when mudskipper and chicken are almost cooked, add yam and wood ear together, and add salt in the last 10 minutes before turning off the heat.

Cooking tips

1. Add a little more scallion and ginger to effectively remove the fishy smell.

2. Wash the mudskipper thoroughly with water first, then blanch in boiling water and tear off the white membrane on the surface.

Home-style mudskipper cooking

Dish introduction

Braised mudskipper is a very characteristic dish in the Hubei cuisine, which is characterized by tender and smooth meat, fresh soup, and fragrant aroma. It is a top-notch nourishing dish.Tender and smooth meat, fresh soup, fragrant aroma, top-notch nourishing dish.

Ingredient preparation

1 mudskipperLentils20 gramsLychee5, 1 scallion, appropriate amount of rice wine, appropriate amount of gingerRedDates5, appropriate amount of salt.

Steps

1. Remove the head from the mudskipper, clean and cut into pieces, blanch in hot water to remove the skin, and cut into small pieces.2. Boil water in the pot, add rice wine, then add mudskipper to blanch, and then put the mudskipper into a clay pot, add scallion and ginger.3. Add prepared red dates, lentils, and lychee, and add appropriate amount of water to boil. After 80 minutes, turn off the heat.

4. After the mudskipper is cooked, add appropriate amount of salt.

Garlic

Season to taste.How to cook mudskipper deliciouslyDish introduction

Braised mudskipper belongs to

Dish introduction

, the main ingredients are mudskipper and bamboo shoots, with a fresh and juicy flavor.Mudskippers have a good blood cleansing effect, and regular consumption can lower blood cholesterol, which is beneficial for patients with high blood pressure and coronary heart disease.Ingredient preparation1 mudskipper, 20 grams of dried red pepper, 20 grams of dried chili peppers20 grams of star anise, 20 grams of old ginger, 30 grams of green pepper, 70 grams of beer, 30 grams of scallion, 20 grams of garlic, 30 grams of dried red pepper, appropriate amount of edible oil, appropriate amount of old soy sauce, appropriate amount of rice wine,Flavoring, appropriate amount of salt.

Steps

1. Remove the internal organs of the mudskipper, wash and cut into pieces, cut dried red pepper and dried chili peppers into strips, and slice fresh ginger and scallion.2. Heat oil and stir-fry the ingredients, then add the prepared mudskipper and stir-fry together, add salt, old soy sauce, and beer.3. Cover the pot with a pressure cooker and steam for 10 minutes. Open the pot immediately after steaming to avoid over-steaming.4. Then, use a frying pan to stir-fry. First, add a little oil and stir-fry the green pepper, red pepper, old ginger, and garlic.5. Then add the cooked mudskipper and stir-fry again, add rice wine to enhance the aroma, and then add a little flavor to taste.Precautions1. The amount of beer added should be appropriate to avoid sticking to the pot.2. When simmering mudskipper, pay close attention to the time. If the time is too short, it will not be cooked properly, and if the time is too long, it will be overcooked.How to select fresh and high-quality mudskipper

1. Look at the mudskipper's belly, it must have no pattern, otherwise it is an artificial mudskipper.

2. Look at the mudskipper's nails, if the nails are sharp, it is a high-quality mudskipper. If the nails are bald, it is artificially raised.

3. High-quality mudskippers don't have a fierce appearance, while poor ones are more timid. Mudskippers need to be carefully selected.

4. Don't look at the color of the mudskipper, the seller will color the mudskipper.

4. Then, use a wok to stir-fry. First, add a small amount of oil and stir-fry the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, old ginger, and sliced garlic.

Then, stir-fry the freshly cooked eel again in the pot, adding rice wine to enhance the flavor, and a small amount of MSG. After stirring for a few minutes, the dish is ready.

5. Then, put the almost cooled eel back in the pot and stir-fry, adding rice wine to enhance the aroma, then add a small amount of MSG and stir-fry. It's ready to serve.

Important Notes

1. The amount of beer added should be appropriate, otherwise it will stick to the pot.

2. When cooking the eel, it is important to control the time carefully. If the time is too short, it will not be tender. If the time is too long, it will be overcooked.

How to choose fresh and high-quality eel

1. When looking at the eel's belly, it must not have any patterns, otherwise it is an eel raised with artificial hormones.

2. When looking at the eel's claws, sharp claws are high-quality eels. If the claws are bald, they are artificially raised.

3. High-quality eels are not called "fierce," while low-quality eels are more timid. Eels are meant to bite, so pay attention when choosing.