Eight Precious from the Sea

(Source: Internet)

The eight precious from the sea includes sea cucumbers, abalones, scallops, prawns, clams, mussels, blood clams, and oyster. Dalian Wuxingci (a kind of sea cucumber) is the king of sea cucumbers; it has high-valued nutrition and is listed as the first among the eight precious. Abalone is titled as “soft gold in the sea,” the meat texture is great and rich in nutrition. Prawn is a specialty in Dalian; the meat is soft, especially during spring. Mussels, also known as Haihong in Chinese, and is often called “the eggs in the sea” due to nutrient-rich qualities. Oysters are a type of common food in Dalian and can be eaten raw or used to make soup; the flavor is special and tasty.