Braised clam with reed

The reed-baked Meretrix meretrix is a mollusk, its shell is slightly triangular, its belly edge is round, its shell is firm and thick, and its two shells are equal in size. It likes to live in the inner bay where fresh water is injected and the fine sandy beach near the estuary. Clam shell is tender and delicious, which is the top grade of shellfish seafood. It contains 10% protein, 1.2% fat, 2.5% carbohydrate, various amino acids and vitamins easily absorbed by human body, and many minerals necessary for human body, such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, etc. In the Tang Dynasty, it was a tribute to the palace treasures. Meretrix meretrix is "the freshest in the world" and a household name. It is also recorded in historical materials that Meretrix meretrix is not only delicious and nutritious, but also has high therapeutic and medicinal value. Li Shizhen's Compendium of Materia Medica says that it can cure diseases such as "sores, furuncles, swelling and toxic substances, resolving food stagnation and relieving alcoholism". Modern research also shows that Meretrix meretrix has the effects of clearing away heat, promoting diuresis, resolving phlegm and resolving hard mass, has obvious inhibitory effect on liver cancer, and also has obvious curative effect on asthma, chronic tracheitis, goiter, lymphadenopathy and other diseases. Eating Wenha has the functions of moistening five internal organs, quenching thirst, strengthening spleen and stomach, treating red eyes and increasing emulsion, which is very popular among diners at home and abroad. Because Panjin is rich in reeds and clams, authentic Panjin people often make a refreshing reed-baked clams. The raw materials for burning clam with reed are 1000g of clam, 300g of reed, 20g of red and green pepper and 10g of onion. Seasoning: 2 grams of salt, 3 grams of monosodium glutamate, 3 grams of chicken juice, 1 gram of pepper, 5 grams of carved wine and 10 grams of seasoning oil. When making, the clams are shelled, the reeds are cooked and laid on the bottom, the seasoning oil is put into the pot, and the shallots are stir-fried. After stir-frying, add raw materials and seasonings, and drizzle with a little starch. This dish is characterized by delicate fragrance and is suitable for all ages.
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