Bamboo-Fragrant Nanri Abalone
Fresh abalone wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed, locking in natural juices with a springy texture, an exquisite banquet dish from Fujian.
Ingredients
11 items- Nanri abalone 6 (approx. 500 g)
- Dried bamboo leaves 10
- Ginger 3 slices
- Scallions 2
- Garlic 5 cloves
- Goji berries 1 tbsp
- Shaoxing wine 2 tbsp
- Light soy sauce 1 tbsp
- Steamed fish soy sauce 2 tbsp
- Cooking oil 3 tbsp
- Kitchen twine some
Nutrition
Steps （7 steps）
Place abalones in water; brush well to remove slime and dirt; extract meat, discard viscera and mouth; score the back in a cross (half depth); rinse and drain.
Soak dried bamboo leaves in warm water until soft (about 30 min); drain and trim to size; line the steamer tray with a few leaves, reserve the rest.
In a bowl, combine abalone meat with Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, ginger slices and scallion sections; gently mix and marinate for 15 minutes, turning once or twice.
Place each marinated abalone meat back into its shell; top with minced garlic and soaked goji berries; wrap tightly with bamboo leaves and secure with twine.
Fill steamer with enough water, bring to a boil over high heat; place wrapped abalones in steamer, cover, and steam on high for 8-10 minutes until abalone is fully opaque and springy to touch.
In a small saucepan, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat; sauté remaining garlic until golden and fragrant; add steamed fish soy sauce and 2 tbsp water, bring to a boil then remove from heat.
Remove steamed abalones; carefully unwrap bamboo leaves; sprinkle with chopped scallions; pour the prepared sauce evenly over; heat remaining oil until smoking and pour over scallions to release aroma; serve immediately.
Tips
1. Score the abalone no deeper than half to prevent breaking while allowing flavor absorption. 2. Soak dried bamboo leaves in advance for better flexibility; extra leaves can be shredded for garnish. 3. Steaming time depends on abalone size; larger ones may need 1-2 minutes more. 4. The final hot oil drizzle is crucial for aroma; do not skip.
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