Abalone is a delicacy that is canned and ready to eat. To preserve its tender texture, it is best to heat it before consuming. It is customary to eat abalone as it is after opening the box, as fishermen have already cooked (steamed) the abalone before sealing it in the can. Canned abalone is the most popular option to get during Chinese New Year, as they are the most convenient and require less preparation.
You can get canned abalone in brine (salt and water) that taste lighter, or canned abalone in sauce that are tastier. Both can be consumed immediately, but be careful not to season them too much as they already contain a good amount of salt. Almost everything is edible, except for the shell. Many people discard the guts, but they offer great flavor and texture when cooked, like a cooked clam or oyster.
We usually remove our mouths after sucking the abalone. The black bangs may look unappetizing, but they are delicious. The quantity of abalone available each year is limited because it is preserved only with the best wild abalone from Baja California, Mexico. It's fun to experiment with bigger abs, because there is more meat to work with, and you can prepare them in several ways.
The Chinese give each other gifts of abalone during the festive season to wish each other abundance of wealth in the coming year. It is difficult to describe how abalone tastes after cooking, as it is a very unique flavor, but the flavor is similar to that of scallop and the texture is tender if cooked well. Raw abalone is crispy and tastes like the sea, with a mild, slightly sweet flavor that has a buttery quality that is unusual in seafood, according to Langdon Cook, author of the blog Fat of the Land. This easy recipe for fresh abalone is quick and uncomplicated, but it promises a juicy, tender and tasty abalone dish.
In addition to its significant and auspicious name, the unique texture and taste of abalone are also one of the reasons why the Chinese are willing to part with their money to enjoy this delicacy. It reduces the cost and increases the availability of the delicacy, but according to reports, it is not as good as wild and fresh abalone. Unfortunately, people in local communities are paid money or given drugs by large unions to illegally remove abalone from the ocean.
