How to wash dried mussels

Mussels are high in protein, and the processed dried mussels have higher nutritional value. Mussels must be cleaned before cooking. Here are the methods to make dried mussels.

Dried mussels recipes

1. How to wash dried mussels

After buying dried clams and bringing them home, first use a toothpick to remove the dirt between the fleshy lips of the dried clams, then soak them completely in warm water. After soaking for a while, take them out and remove the dirt again. Repeat the soaking and washing until the water is completely clear.

2. Braised Mussels and Eggplant

Step 1: Soak the dried mussels in warm water until soft, remove the stems of the eggplants, clean them, and cut them into pieces. Remove the stems and seeds of the green peppers, clean them, and cut them into pieces.

Step 2: Heat oil in a wok, add the eggplant and stir-fry, then drain the oil and remove from the wok.

Step 3: Then add ginger, onion and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, add dried clams and stir-fry, then add cooking wine and soy sauce and stir-fry evenly.

Step 4: Pour in the drained eggplant, add salt and sugar, and stir-fry until seasoned.

Step 5: Cover the pot and simmer until the eggplant is soft and the soup is absorbed into the dish. Add the green pepper pieces and stir-fry until cooked.

Step 6: Add chicken essence, thicken with starch and stir-fry quickly.

3. Dried Mussels and Bitter Bamboo Shoots

Step 1: Remove the shell of the bitter bamboo shoots, wash and cut into strips, blanch them in clean water, and take them out and drain.

Step 2: Slice the pork belly, soak the dried clams and pickles, then cut into strips.

Step 3: Pour chicken soup into the pot and bring to a boil. Add ginger slices and all ingredients. It will take half an hour to boil.

Step 4: When the soup thickens, season with salt.