Mussel

Those hearing the term "mussel" for the first time often mistakenly think it refers to a type of vegetable, but mentioning "peacock clams" more readily conjures up thoughts of shellfish. Peacock clams are just one variety of mussels, which come in many different types. Common ways to prepare mussels include braising, steaming, and making soups. People with weak constitutions can benefit from regularly eating mussels. Today, we'll introduce several mussel recipes.The Origin of the Name "Mussel"Mussels are the flesh of the Mytilus edulis, and the market primarily supplies them as dried products. These creatures are mainly found in the southern seas of China and prefer living attached to rocks in areas with good water flow. Anciently, those who harvested pearls from oysters were known as "egg households," where the word "egg" is pronounced similarly to "mussel." For these "egg households," eating mussel meat was as common as eating vegetables. Since the Song and Yuan dynasties, "egg" has been phonetically borrowed as "mussel," hence the name "mussel."Comprehensive Guide to Cooking Mussels: Braised Pork with MusselsIngredients Preparation500g pork ribs, 100g mussels, 150ml cooking wine, 30g sugar, 50ml soy sauce, 25ml oil, 10ml sesame oil, 50g chopped scallions, 5g ginger.Cooking Steps1. Wash the…