Eating eel and then peaches for dessert? Eating beef and then getting indigestion from octopus? Actually…

There is also compatibility in food.

 

Duck meat and chives are representative.

 

Chicken with a warm temperament harmonizes when it meets the warm-natured chives.

 

Once again, chives effectively capture the unique aroma of duck and enhance the flavor.

 

On the other hand, ramen and cola are incompatible.

 

I eat ramen and sometimes drink a sharp soda because I feel greasy.

 

When phosphates in ramen and carbonation in cola meet, they cause calcium and minerals to be expelled from the body, hindering calcium absorption in the body.

 

Continuous consumption can weaken bones and even lead to osteoporosis.

 

There are two seafoods that taste the best during the peak of summer in August.

 

It's eel and octopus. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries also listed them as must-try seafood in August.

 

If you learn more about eel (長魚), eel literally means 'long fish' in Chinese characters.

 

It is broadly divided into freshwater eels, commonly called conger eels, and sea eels, which are referred to as conger eels, gurnards, or moray eels.

 

Eel can be enjoyed in various dishes such as grilled, soup, sashimi, shabu-shabu, and sushi.

 

Freshwater eel with a lot of oil is mainly eaten grilled or as a rice bowl, while the ocean eel, which is relatively less oily and has a cleaner taste, is enjoyed as sashimi, grilled, or in soups.

 

Eel, which has high protein and fat content, is a good nourishing food to restore energy during the hot summer months.

 

Additionally, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, it is effective in improving blood circulation and preventing cardiovascular diseases.

 

Vitamin A helps maintain eye health and skin elasticity by providing ample amounts.

 

There is one point to be careful about when eating eel.

 

You should avoid eating peaches as a dessert. Eels and peaches do not pair well together and can cause diarrhea, so they should be avoided.

 

 

 

Shall we recognize the octopus as well?

 

Octopuses are mollusks with eight legs. They are eaten as sashimi, stews, or spicy stir-fries.

 

Boil octopus together with garlic, onions, and soybean paste to enjoy tender octopus without any unpleasant odor.

 

Octopus is rich in taurine, which is good for revitalization and lowering cholesterol.

 

It helps improve liver function and boost immunity due to its high arginine content.

 

The women's lifestyle encyclopedia "Gyu Hap Chong Seo," written by Bing Heo Gak Lee, the sister-in-law of the female scholar Seo Yu-gu at the end of Joseon, explains well the benefits of medicinal herbs.

 

When sliced and stir-fried, the taste is mild and very clean. The octopus's eggs are precious medicine for the head, abdomen, and vital points, and are beneficial for relieving diarrhea and vomiting.

 

It is said that eating octopus can cure indigestion caused by eating beef. It suggests that the combination of beef and octopus is good.

 

Wouldn't the taste and health benefits double when you enjoy seasonal foods that match food pairings like this?