It is easy to lose immunity during the changing seasons like these days. In order to get nutrition through food, it is necessary to make full use of seasonal ingredients. We looked at the nutritional components of oysters and crabs, which started to be eaten in earnest in September, and learned how to enjoy them deliciously.
Taurine and selenium supplemented with a bowl of hot oyster soup
Oysters are so rich in nutrients that they are called ‘milk of the sea’. It is good not only for children and the elderly who are prone to weakening immunity during the changing seasons, but also for adults who live with fatigue. Among the nutritional components of oysters, taurine and DHA, an unsaturated fatty acid, stand out.
Taurine and DHA are excellent for activating brain function and preventing dementia, suppressing cholesterol production and lowering blood pressure. Oysters also contain a lot of selenium. Selenium acts as an antioxidant, suppressing free radicals in the body, and preventing diseases and aging. Vitamins and minerals also make the skin clean and elastic.
There are many ways to eat oysters, such as sashimi, pickled oyster sauce, oyster stew, and oyster rice. The oyster pancakes made with oysters coated in egg water are easy to eat even for children. If you like hot soup, you can enjoy it with a light oyster soup with plenty of leek or a spicy oyster soup with sliced kimchi. Oyster seaweed soup and oyster jjamppong are also excellent.
When buying oysters, make sure they are round and plump. It is known that the clearer the black rim on the edge of the flesh, the fresher it has just been peeled. Put the purchased oysters in salt water, remove the skins, and wash them by hand.
Rich in crab, vitamin B2, chitosan, etc.
Crabs contain as many nutrients as oysters, which are beneficial to health. Crabs are high in protein and low in fat, and contain plenty of vitamin B2 and vitamin C. These ingredients have an antiviral action that protects the body from various diseases and helps to increase immunity in the changing seasons. Taurine, which is abundant in crabs, is known to be effective in relieving fatigue, lowering blood pressure and blood sugar, and improving eye health, such as forming retina and restoring vision. In addition, the calcium rich in crab helps prevent osteoporosis, and omega-3 fatty acids help prevent dementia.
In autumn, it is known that male crabs are more delicious than female crabs. If you wash the crab in season and eat it as it is, you can really taste the original taste of the crab. For those who want to eat a dish with a more flavorful crab flavor, we recommend a soup made with soybean paste or red pepper paste and plenty of vegetables.
When purchasing crabs, choose ones that are heavy when held by hand. Check if your feet are elastic and stiff when you press your feet with your fingertips. After purchasing the crab, scrub the shell with a brush and wash it thoroughly under running water.