How much is fresh sea cucumber per jin? These eight great delicacies must be processed this way before they can be eaten

When fresh sea cucumber is mentioned, everyone surely knows about it. It is not only highly nutritious but also has the effect of tonifying the kidney and providing warming nourishment, making it one of the world's eight great delicacies, so many people like to eat it. So how much is fresh sea cucumber per jin? How should it be processed before it can be eaten?

1. Sea cucumber introduction:

1. What kinds of sea cucumber are there?

Plum blossom sea cucumber (Thelenota ananas), green sea cucumber (Stichopus chloronotus), flower sea cucumber (Stichopus variegatus), Japanese spiky sea cucumber (Apostichopus japonicus), stone sea cucumber, black sea cucumber, white-bottomed boot sea cucumber (Actinopyga mauritiana), fragrant sea cucumber, gourd sea cucumber (Cucumaria), and black teat sea cucumber (Holothuria nobilis).

2. Which places produce good sea cucumber?

Sea cucumber is mainly produced in the Bohai region of Liaoning, the Sandu'ao region of Fujian, and the Shandong Peninsula region. Among these, the varieties produced in Liaoning are rich, contain few impurities in the body, and are highly nutritious; those produced in Shandong are mainly bottom-sown sea cucumber, with large individuals and thick flesh, very tender and delicious; those produced in Fujian are large in size and full of meat, but are inferior to those produced in the north in terms of nutrition and taste, though the price is relatively cheap.

2. How much is fresh sea cucumber per jin?

1. The market price of fresh sea cucumber is a bit on the expensive side, generally around 200 to 600 yuan per jin, but the price varies depending on the farming method, market, variety, quality and region. For example, the market price of artificially farmed fresh sea cucumber is mostly around 200 yuan per jin, while the market price of wild fresh sea cucumber is mostly around 400 yuan per jin. Of course, some are sold by size, and generally those with relatively large sizes can reach a market price of more than 600 yuan per jin.

2. On a certain online shopping platform, Dalian wild fresh sea cucumber is around 369 yuan per jin, Liaoning fresh sea cucumber has a market price of around 288 yuan per jin, and Shandong Weihai wild fresh sea cucumber has a market price of around 380 yuan per jin, so the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market.

3. How should fresh sea cucumber be processed before it can be eaten?

Fresh sea cucumber just bought must have the internal organs and impurities removed before it can be eaten. The specific processing methods are as follows:

Method 1: Use a knife to cut open the stomach of the fresh sea cucumber, then while rinsing with water, clean out the impurities inside, then put it into boiling water and cook for 45 minutes, until it becomes smaller and elastic, then take it out. Of course, it can also be put in a pressure cooker and cooked under pressure for about 30 minutes, which can also clean it thoroughly. Finally, take it out and soak it in water for 12 hours. If you bought too many and need to store them in the refrigerator, it is best to soak them for two days and change the water every two to three hours, so they can be kept for a long time.

Method 2: Use a knife to cut open the stomach of the fresh sea cucumber, then while rinsing with water, clean out the impurities inside, then put it into a pot with not the slightest trace of oil, add water and cook for about 45 minutes, until it becomes soft, then take it out, then use an electric pressure cooker to cook it under pressure for about 20 minutes. Finally, take it out, clean it, put it in a container, add water and soak it for one or two days. During the soaking period, it is best to change the water three times, so it can be preserved for a period of time.

Method 3: Put the fresh sea cucumber into boiling rice-washing water and blanch it briefly, then take it out and rinse it clean, use a knife to cut open the stomach, clean out the internal organs while rinsing with water, then put it into clean rice-washing water, cook over low heat for four or five minutes, then take it out, drain the water, and let it slowly cool.

Method 4: Put the fresh sea cucumber into a bowl, then add white sugar and egg white and stir thoroughly for five or six minutes, then rinse it clean and put it into a pressure cooker, add water, scallion, ginger and star anise and cook for about 10 minutes, then take it out and put it into hot alkaline water to soak for about four hours, finally take it out and rinse it clean, add purified water and put it in the refrigerator to chill for about 5 hours, finally remove the stomach, clean out the internal organs and impurities in the body, blanch it with boiling water and take it out.

Overall, the market price of fresh sea cucumber varies, and generally one jin can be bought for 200 to 600 yuan, but due to differences in market and quality, the price will vary, so when purchasing, try to buy from the local market. In addition, sea cucumber just bought must have the internal organs and impurities removed before it can be eaten, so it can be processed clean according to the four methods above.