大虾/大明虾/红脚 (Big Shrimp)

大虾(Big Shrimp / Udang Besar)

虾子肉质肥厚，味道鲜美，富含蛋白质；中医认为，其味甘碱性温，可补肾壮阳，滋阴健胃。适于多种烹调法制菜。虾子的营养丰富，内含有丰富的镁。镁对心脏活动具有重要的调节作用，能保护心血管系统，它可减少血液中胆固醇含量，防止动脉硬化，同时还能扩张冠状动脉，有利于预防高血压及心肌梗死。

常见煮法：清蒸大虾、奶油虾、沙拉虾

Shrimps are extremely fleshy, with a sweet and fresh taste. Moreover, they are rich in protein. In traditional Chinese medicine, shrimps are believed to nourish the kidneys and strengthen the stomach. They can be included in various dishes. Shrimps are highly nutritious, with an abundance of magnesium, which is tremendously beneficial for the regulation of the blood circulatory system. Not only does it protect our blood vessels and reduce the cholesterol contents in our blood, but it also prevents arteriosclerosis. At the same time, it expands our coronary arteries, which prevents high blood pressure and heart attacks. The heads and shells of our small shrimp and big shrimp meat are removed, making it more convenient for you to cook them.

Common dishes: 

Big shrimp: Steamed big shrimps, Butter shrimps, Shrimp salad