What is Bao Yu?
Bao yu is a term used in China to describe ABALONE, a type of sea worm that lives in a shell and is awarded as food. ABALONE can be eaten raw, dried, canned or smoked. It can be cooked in soups, mixed with rice or fried. In China, Abalone is often served during large festivals, wedding and other events. The abalon body, which is usually removed and dried, is a very muscular leg attached as a delicacy. It grows slowly and lasts anywhere from six to eight years of age to achieve full maturity. For this reason, many countries have adopted laws prohibiting the mass harvest of these molluscs. Although it is not as rare as some other sea creatures, Bao Yu is rare enough to control the high price in Asia. Improved fishing techniques increased abalone supplies so that it could enjoy a wider audience. The later development of the preservation process was finally brought by Bao Yu within the reach of most of the population.
runHem of celebrations and festivals is almost always on offer. Can be given as a gift or sent to relatives abroad. It is an expected part of the festivities and is part of most ceremonial banquets.
The way Bao Yu in China is being prepared is different from being prepared in some other Asian countries. The preserved variety molluscs is what is most commonly used in Chinese cuisine. Fresh or live variety is rarely visible and the inner is almost never used.
In the canton cuisine, Bao Yu can be treated in several ways. A classic bowl is a simple soup of dried abalon with asparagus. The use of dried abalon in soups is traditional because it takes several hours Varumaso soft again. If it is not used in the soup, the dried abalon must be soaked for several days to make it edible.
Frying Bao Yu is also a typical preparation. The frying process is usually done with a canned variety, it must be timed carefully. Abalone must be fried for a minute or less. Cooking too longThis makes it difficult and not cooking for a long time could lead to a strange structure and fish taste, especially when using a canned variety.