Scallion Braised Sea Cucumber
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Scallion Braised Sea Cucumber
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Scallion Braised Sea Cucumber (Simplified Chinese: 葱烧海参; Traditional Chinese: 蔥燒海參; Pinyin: Cōng shāo hǎishēn) is a Shandong luxury dish in which rehydrated sea cucumber is braised with abundant scallion in a savory brown sauce.
Characteristics
Sea cucumber is prized for soft, bouncy texture rather than strong flavor; scallion aroma and a reduced soy-based sauce provide seasoning. Presentation is usually understated and glossy.
Ingredients (overview)
Dried sea cucumber (soaked and cleaned), scallion, stock, soy sauce, cooking wine, starch for gloss. Preparation of dried sea cucumber is lengthy and technique-sensitive.
History and culture
Braised sea cucumber with scallion is a flagship of Shandong Food (Lu cuisine) banquet cooking and appears on formal menus across northern China. It highlights Shandong's coastal seafood tradition and careful braising technique.
Serving and variations
Banquet main dish. See Shandong Food and related Shandong classics such as Sweet and Sour Carp and Dezhou Braised Chicken.