The secret to transforming sea rum into a 'miracle cure'.

(Baonghean.vn) - Currently, it's the peak season for hunting sea cucumbers along the coast. This is a very healthy food. So how should we prepare dishes made from sea cucumbers to enhance their value? The following sharing from the people of Dien Chau will be useful for everyone interested in this "miracle food".

The best way to clean rum:

According to Nguyen Tue, a chef with years of experience in seafood processing from Dien Chau, the initial preparation of sea cucumbers is an extremely important first step in determining the quality of the dishes.

Fresh sea cucumbers, when purchased, need to be soaked in fresh water for about 30 minutes to remove the salt. Then, mix vinegar or lemon juice with a little salt and knead thoroughly, using a knife to scrape off the slime and remove any remaining internal organs and sand.

Washing the rum thoroughly is an important step. After soaking, it needs to be rinsed with salt and vinegar. (Photo: Tien Dung)

The rum body contains many alkaline substances (when the rum is cut open, small white granules are found in the abdominal cavity). If these granules are not removed, the meat will taste bitter and astringent.

Crush fresh ginger, lemongrass, and chili peppers and add them to a pot of water to boil. When the water boils and smells fragrant with ginger and lemongrass, add the rum, stir well, and remove it immediately (this is the method of washing the rum with ginger and lemongrass water).

That's how to prepare fresh sea urchins. For dried sea urchins, soak them in cold or warm water for about 3-4 hours (change the water frequently and the longer the soaking time, the better). Then, soak them in vinegar to neutralize and remove impurities. Once the sea urchins soften, peel off the outer shells and rinse them thoroughly. Finally, blanch them briefly in ginger and lemongrass water or rice wine, then remove and soak them in cold water to maintain their crispness.

What's special is that sea cucumber meat combines with almost any food to create a delicious and appealing flavor. According to many sources, sea cucumber is a high-class food, likened to the "ginseng of the sea." The nutrients in sea cucumber help the body fight fatigue, prevent aging, and boost immunity...

Delicious dishes made with rum

Sea rum can be prepared into many delicious and attractive dishes. However, the most typical and favorite dish among drinkers is stir-fried sea rum with banana stem. For this dish, finely chopped banana stem is soaked in salt, then blanched to remove the bitterness. Note that you must choose young, seeded banana stems; after blanching, they should be white like lotus tiles and have a sweet taste to be considered perfect.

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Rum stewed with banana blossoms or green bananas is the most favorite dish. (Photo: Tien Dung)

Marinate the rum with spices, pepper, chili, fish sauce, seasoning, and MSG for about 15 minutes. Next, heat oil or lard in a pan, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and golden brown, then add the chopped rum and stir-fry. Stir-fry for a few minutes, then add the boiled banana blossom and stir-fry together (Be careful to control the heat so the rum cooks evenly; cooking it for too long will cause it to become mushy, lose nutrients, and taste bad). Finally, add the finely chopped betel leaves, stir well, and serve on a plate to enjoy with wine or rice – it's delicious!

Rum stew with green bananas and eel or pork belly. Ingredients include Rum meat, green bananas, pork belly, tofu, and betel leaves. The preparation is extremely simple. Rum meat and pork belly are marinated with spices (seasoning powder, fish sauce, MSG, chili, turmeric powder), stir-fried briefly, then all are put into an earthenware pot, covered with water, and stewed until cooked. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with cilantro and pepper, and eat while warm.

Rum porridge combined with chicken has a delicious and interesting flavor. (Photo: Tien Dung)

Speaking of rum, one cannot fail to mention the nutritious chicken and sea cucumber soup, which helps to nourish the body, boost immunity, and restore health.

This dish is also very easy to prepare. Clean the chicken and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Marinate the chicken with a little seasoning and oil for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors. Cut the sea cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Sauté the shallots until fragrant, then add the chicken and ginger and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through. Next, put the chicken in a pressure cooker, add enough water to cover it, simmer until the chicken is tender, and add Chinese herbal spices to enhance the aroma of the broth. Finally, add rum and season to taste.

Sea cucumbers are considered cooling in nature, but when combined with ginger, they become a nourishing remedy for those recovering from illness. The sweetness of the chicken broth, the chewy texture of the sea cucumber, and the spiciness of the ginger make this soup very appealing.

Rum can be used to prepare dishes such as: chicken porridge with sea cucumber, stir-fried sea cucumber with shrimp and mushrooms, sea cucumber stew with vegetables, frog stew with sea cucumber; goat meat stew with sea cucumber…

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Delicious dishes made from 'sea ginseng' (Baonghean.vn) - Sea cucumber has been considered one of the four famous foods, along with monkey brain, bear paw, and bird's nest, of traditional Eastern cuisine and is known as the "ginseng of the sea". Sea Rum with Mushrooms: Clean and cut the sea rum into bite-sized pieces. Soak the shiitake mushrooms in water and slice them thinly. Heat a pan with a little oil and sauté the peeled and minced garlic until golden brown. Then add chicken broth. Add the shiitake mushrooms and sea rum and simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Season with MSG, sugar, and pepper. Add the bok choy (with some leaves removed). Finally, add a little cornstarch dissolved in water to thicken the sauce. (Image: Internet)

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