Media today you can taste not only in the restaurant, but also to cook at home.More recently, inaccessible to the average person overseas dish is now available in almost every supermarket.Another thing, if talk about the fresh clams mussels, covered in shells.Despite the fresh or frozen form of this delicacy, the beneficial properties of mussels stored perfectly.
What are the benefits?
This inland delicacy - a real storehouse of vitamins for our body.Mussels are extremely rich in iodine, various B vitamins, vitamin E, contain calcium, magnesium, iron.Useful mussels, as well as other seafood, those with thyroid disease as iodine supply stimulates work of this body.
These mollusks are powerful antioxidants.Green mussels can remove toxins, radionuclides and prevent the emergence of cancer.Vitamin B12 is available in sufficient quantities, as well as beneficial organisms omega-3 displace cholesterol plaques from blood, contribute to the prevention and treatment of major cardiovascular diseases (arthritis, atherosclerosis, heart attack, etc.).Therefore, people suffering from ailments of the heart and blood vessels, it is recommended regular consumption of these shellfish.
But these beneficial properties of mussels are not limited.It is proved that they are rich in vitamins A and E. Applying this sea gift, you give your hair a healthy appearance and the nail plate.Gourmet shellfish contribute to the rejuvenation of the skin due to the essential fatty acids.
How to choose clams mussels?
Mussels live in the deep sea, they are attached to rocks, cobblestones.Their shells black and blue shades are always closed, and only during heat treatment they open, emitting a characteristic aroma.
How do you choose this product in store?They come in fresh and frozen.Fresh, of course, better, because all the beneficial properties of mussels stored.If you see the seafood in shells, buy them without a doubt.This is a boon for your body.They need to be checked with the help of smell from the shells must come smell of the sea, but not musty or tinged with rot.Clams live only a few days, so they should be prepared for a long time without thinking, otherwise they will no longer suitable for use, and will be even poison to the body.Frost fresh mussels are not recommended, as well as keep in the refrigerator for a long time.
Defrosting purchased product, its flavor and catch: if something pushes you in the smell, it is better to throw away mussels, spare no, because after eating them for food can be a serious disorder of the stomach.
How to prepare this delicacy?
This delicious product has been successfully used in cooking.If all expertly prepared, the beneficial properties of mussels well preserved.
So, they are boiled in water.In their shells they open under high temperature.And only when the flap parted, you can judge the readiness of dishes.
The easiest way of cooking - it Mussels in garlic sauce.It is necessary to finely chop the onion, garlic, all fried in vegetable oil, add the already cooked mussels, salt, sprinkle with lemon juice and spices.Mussels emit a pleasant aroma and are ready for use.
Media can bring to the table as a separate dish, and as a component of pilaf, risotto, fish soup and other dishes.
