✨ Product Features

• South African Waters Extra Large Abalone 🌊: South African abalone nurtured by cold ocean currents, with firm meat and concentrated umami. The extra-large size makes them more prominent; a single abalone can become the star of the dish.
• Traditional Sugar Heart Method 🍯: Simmered first then dried, with repeated low-temperature air drying and aging to form a sugar heart effect with golden outer layers and a frosty center, locking in the abalone's original sweetness and gelatin.
• Thick Meat Springy, Rich Aroma 💪: After rehydration, the meat of the extra-large South African Sugar Heart abalone is thick and chewy, holding its shape even after long simmering, with a fresh aroma that lingers on the palate.
• Top Choice for Banquet New Year Dishes 🍽️: Suitable for whole braised abalone, premium Buddha Jumps Over the Wall ingredients, abalone steak with vegetables, abalone braised wood ear mushrooms, and other premium dishes; dignified and generous.
• Suitable for Collection and Gifting 🎁: Beautiful appearance and large grains make them premium dried seafood gifts for holidays, elder birthdays, and business gifts.

📦 Specification

• Product Name:South African Extra Large Sugar Heart Abalone (Dried Abalone)
• Origin: South Africa
• Sales Method:Sold by the catty (approx. 600g), priced by actual weight
• Size Features:Extra-large Sugar Heart abalone with fewer heads but each grain is thick and plump, suitable for gourmets seeking visual impact and texture layers.
• Appearance Description:Golden amber colour, fine hairy edges, and a natural white frost in the center; typical characteristics of authentic South African Sugar Heart abalone.
• Storage Instructions:Please store in a cool, dry place, avoid direct sunlight; refrigeration is recommended for storage, freezing is recommended for long-term storage ❄️
• Shelf Life: Unopened and properly stored, it can last for several months. Once opened, please consume as soon as possible ⏳

🥢 Rehydration Steps and Cooking Suggestions

I. Rehydration Method (Reference) 💧

1. Gently brush the surface of the South African Sugar Heart abalone with clean water to remove dust and fine impurities.
2. Place in sufficient cold water and soak in the refrigerator for approximately 12–18 hours; you may change the water 1–2 times during the process to allow the extra-large abalone to soften fully.
3. After soaking, place the abalone together with the soaking water in a pot and simmer over low heat. You can add ginger slices, scallion sections, and rice wine to remove fishiness and enhance aroma, simmering until the abalone body is completely tender.

II. Recommended Dishes 🍳

• Oyster King Braised Extra Large Abalone:Simmered in stock, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and rock sugar until well-flavoured. Reduce the sauce to a sticky consistency, plate the whole abalone, and serve as a classic premium Hoshigai abalone dish.
• South African Sugar Heart Abalone Buddha Jumps Over the Wall:Stewed with fish maw, sea cucumber, dried scallops, pork ribs, and scallops, the extra-large abalone absorbs the broth, becoming the soul seafood of the entire Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.
• Abalone Braised Wood Ear Mushrooms / Seasonal Vegetables:Braise the softened abalone with wood ear mushrooms or Chinese kale, bok choy, etc., for both umami and visual appeal.
• Stock Stewed Abalone Chicken:Stewed with old hen and Jinhua ham; the rich broth is suitable for banquets and important festivals.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable Occasions and Groups

• Premium New Year seafood for New Year's Eve, Spring Festival party, year-end party, reunion banquet, etc., that require a grand setting 🎍
• Gourmets who value quality and texture and like South African dried abalone and Hoshigai abalone 👨‍🍳
• Premium seafood gifts for elders, corporate clients, and important friends and family 🎁
• Families who like to make their own Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, braised abalone, and nourishing stews 🍲

⚠️ Friendly Reminder

• Extra-large South African Sugar Heart abalone is a concentrated seafood ingredient; it is recommended to simmer over low heat during cooking to avoid boiling over with high heat, in order to maintain springiness and a complete shape.
• Store any uneaten dried abalone in a sealed bag or jar and keep in the fridge or freezer to prevent moisture affecting quality. 📦
• If you need to pair with strong-flavoured sauce, it is recommended to taste first and adjust the saltiness so that the natural sweetness of the South African dried abalone stands out more.