Country of Origin: Middle East

Features: The sea cucumber, also known as "Bald Sea Cucumber" due to its smooth, spineless surface, has a round shape, thin skin, medium size, and a deep gray color with a glossy appearance and natural fragrance. After cooking, its texture is soft and smooth. This sea cucumber is versatile in its preparation, suitable for braising and soups. It is more affordable than spiny sea cucumbers, making it popular among diners.

Nutritional Value: Sea cucumber is sweet and neutral in nature, highly nutritious, rich in protein, and easily absorbed by the body.

产地：中东

特色：禿参表面光滑无刺，因此得名。形状偏圆，皮薄，体积中等，颜色深灰，带有光泽和天然香气；烹调后肉质软滑。

食疗价值：海参味甘，性平，营养价值高，富含蛋白质，易于吸收，具有滋阴补肾的功效。肉质细嫩，易消化。

推荐菜式：海参在浸泡后可搭配蚝油和葱段炒制成葱烧海参。海参也是传统名菜佛跳墙中不可或缺的材料，还可以加入鸡汤中制作成坐月必备的海参炖鸡汤。

烹饪方法：先清洁好浸泡用的器具，确保无油污。煮沸水后，将海参放入焖至水凉，再用清水浸泡一天，需放入冰箱中，早晚换水。检查海参是否变软，如未变软，则需重复煮沸水后焖至水凉，再浸泡一天，放入冰箱中并早晚换水，重复步骤直到海参变软。取出海参，开肚清理内脏。烧水加姜汁（去腥味），将发透的海参焯水1分钟，然后倒掉姜汁。

适合人群：一般人群均可食用。

储藏方法：未浸泡的海参应存放于通风阴凉处，如需长期保存，建议密封后放入冰箱（0-8℃）保存。