Is it good to eat mussels?

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Mussels, also known as humiliation, have a fairly high nutritional content and can bring many health benefits to people with anemia, cardiovascular disease and especially effective in the treatment of spermatozoa. This article will provide more information to help you make the best use of mussels.

1. Nutritional composition of mussels

Mussels are called humiliating, and in 100 grams of mussels, there are nutrients including: 12.7 grams of protein, 13.9 mg of iron, 0.25 mg of copper and vitamins such as vitamin B12, omega-3 acids. However, mussels are quite low in cholesterol, so they are suitable for people with symptoms of anemia or cardiovascular diseases, especially mussels are also used to treat spermatic diseases.
Is it good to eat mussels? According to oriental medicine, mussel meat has a sweet and salty taste, is cold, has no toxicity, moreover, mussels also have the effect of helping the colon, ventilation, cooling the liver, clearing heat, detoxifying, and diuretic. Mussel shells also have a salty taste, warm properties, are non-toxic and have the effect of fixing, astringent, expectorant and emetic. According to folklore, eating mussels can also cure some diseases.

2. The effect of mussels in the treatment of some diseases

Mussels are used to cure yang nui, less refined: Use 300g of mussel meat, 100g of shallot leaves, 50ml of cooking oil with just enough seasoning. Mussels are prepared and brought to boil to get the meat. Wash the chives and cut them into pieces. Then, pour oil into the pan, heat it and add the mussels and stir-fry with the spices. When the mussels are firm, add the chives and stir for about 3 to 5 minutes. You can bring them out and use them. Mussels are used to treat symptoms or nocturia: Use 50 grams of mussel meat, 100 grams of pork. Add mussels and pork to a simmer, then add salt and seasoning to taste. Use this remedy during the day to help improve nighttime urination. Mussels are used to treat spermatozoa, cloudy urine: Use 10 to 15 grams of baked mussel shells along with 10 to 15 grams of Hoang Ba star. Then, bring this mixture to a fine powder and drink it twice a day.

3. Food and medicine made from mussels

3.1. Mussel soup cooked with gourd To make mussel soup with gourd, you need to prepare ingredients: River mussels about 2 to 3 kg, 1 or 2 star or white gourd, fat, fish sauce, salt, onions, dill and spices just enough. Mussels soaked in rice water to release slime and clean sand. Boil mussels with cold water, after the water boils, stir until the mussels open evenly, then turn off the heat. Mussel juice is decanted for boiling water, and meat is treated separately. Then, bring the mussel broth to a boil, drop the chopped or sliced ​​gourd into the mussel broth until the gourd is clear and clear, and add dill onions. Bring the fat to a boil, drop the chopped onions in, until the onions are tender, add the mussel meat with enough fish sauce and seasonings, stir until the mussels are firm. Stir-fried mussels separately or add to the soup with mussels and gourds. Mussel soup cooked with gourd has the effect of promoting health, clearing heat and refreshment.
3.2. Stir-fried mussels with vegetables Stir-fried mussels with kohlrabi, radish or other vegetables such as squash, flowers, etc. In the summer, pumpkins are often abundant, so you can use stir-fried mussels with squash to fit. Shows traditional properties and has the effect of clearing heat and refreshing refreshment. Mussels are also prepared in the same way as mussels in gourd soup, but because mussels are used as stir-fry dishes, there is no need to add too much water when boiling mussels. Pumpkin vegetables including tops and young leaves are stripped of the fiber, leaves are crushed and washed, then cut into pieces about 3 to 4cm. Put oil in a pan, heat it and add onions and saute. Continue to add the squash to the island, add fish sauce, salt, and spices. Cook the squash thoroughly, then add the mussels and stir-fry, then add some crushed garlic and stir well. Stir-fried mussels with squash makes a delicious, nutritious, and refreshing dish, except for heat problems and is suitable for many people to use.

3.3. Stir-fried mussels served with rice paper Use 300g of mussel meat with 50g of crushed roasted sesame, 100g of roasted peanuts, peeled and crushed, 1 onion has been peeled off and the inedible and sliced ​​parts. Thinly sliced, 20 grams of crushed fresh ginger, 1 sour star fruit has been peeled clean, 1 bulb of Ly Son garlic is smashed with spices, cooking oil, dill, sliced ​​and a few herbs. Baked rice paper about 5 to 10 pieces. Mussels are soaked to clean the oil and sand. Then, bring the mussels to boil, the mussel broth is kept separate, and the mussel meat is treated. Mussel meat can be marinated with fish sauce and spices to infuse. Use cooking oil or lard to saute mussels with garlic, onion and seasonings just enough. When the onion is cooked, add the dill and stir well and take it out, let it cool, then mix with the chopped sesame, peanuts, star fruit, and ginger. Scoop the finished mussels onto a plate to add sesame, peanuts, ginger and herbs. Mussels are used with rice paper and spiced pepper fish sauce. In short, mussels are a dish that is not only delicious, easy to make, but also very nutritious. They can be used to make many different dishes, and even cure certain diseases. Hopefully with the above instructions, you can use mussels to cook quality meals for your family. Please follow the website: Vinmec.com regularly to update many other useful information.

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