The customs of Eid Al-Adha differ from one culture to another, and some may agree on breakfast with the liver as soon as the sacrifice is slaughtered, or eating meat in other delicious recipes, except that it is accepted that meat is an essential element on the table of Eid al-Adha, but when do we eat the meat of the sacrifice? How do we keep it safe? What is the permitted amount to eat on Eid? These questions and more are answered by specialists in order to keep you safe.
When should I stop feeding the sacrifice?
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Food Engineers Chamber, Issa Taha, assured the Anadolu Agency of the importance of not feeding the victim 6 hours before the date of slaughter, so that her digestive system is empty at the time of slaughter, and also the need for attention not to be sacrificed before slaughtering, because this reduces the quality of its meat, and therefore In the case of sacrifices brought from outside the cities, they must be left for a period of not less than 12 hours.
What are the safety procedures while cutting meat?
In the exceptional circumstances this year due to the spread of the Corona virus, a strong focus should be placed on safety instructions, and ensuring the cleanliness of the tools used for slaughtering, and the vessels that divide the meat.
The chef indicated the importance of separating the place of slaughter and the place of cutting meat, as well as separating the meat from the rest of the sacrificial parts that need cleaning, such as parts of the abdomen.
When can sacrifice meat be eaten?
As for the post-slaughter stage, the therapeutic and clinical nutrition consultant, Dr. Asmaa El-Gendy, answered to Al-Jazeera Net about some questions regarding eating meat, and how to keep it safe and store it.
And on the appropriate timing for eating the meat of the udhiyah after the slaughter, the soldier explained the necessity of putting the meat after cutting it in clean containers, and leaving it to dry for a period of not less than two hours before putting it in the cooler to preserve its nutritional value, and must ensure that the necessary ventilation is reached, especially during the summer.
She stressed the need to leave the meat for ventilation before cooking it until it goes through what is called the process of "throwing stiffness", as its acidity changes to prevent the growth of bacteria on it, as the tissues begin to hold and keep fluid inside, and after the passage of the ventilation period it is allowed to cook and eat the meat.
Are eating complications right after eating the liver?
As for eating the liver immediately after slaughter, the soldier explained that eating it does not have any health damages except for those who suffer from health problems that prevent them from eating the liver in general, such as infection with atherosclerosis, liver patients or others.
What is the optimal rate for eating red meat?
The body does not need more than 100 grams per day, that is, if we split the kilogram of meat into 10 pieces, the body does not need more than one piece, and as a maximum on the feast can be consumed 200 grams, but not more than that.
According to Dr. Asmaa El-Gendy, nutritionists are trying to tolerate this point on Eid al-Adha, given that it is a special occasion that comes only once a year, yet it is not possible to tolerate meat serving the three daily meals.
How do we reduce meat damage?
But in order to minimize the harm to the health of family members, we must make sure to increase the number of vegetables that rid the body of toxins, and eat lemon juice without sugar, as well as parsley in salads, as I warned about the amounts of sugar during the days of Eid, because eating quantities of meat and sugars together may cause There are several health problems.
The Clinical and Clinical Nutrition Consultant stressed the need to eat fruits and vegetables before meat and not after it in order to preserve digestive enzymes and to avoid the formation of meat deposits that may overburden the digestive system, and it is preferable for citrus fruits such as kiwi and pineapple, and in the absence of them it is advised to apples while avoiding mangoes to avoid high salts In the body, I also advised reducing coffee and a lot of herbs, such as anise and chamomile, which relax the colon and eliminate oxidation.
Is there any harm in cooking meat immediately after taking it out from the freezer?
Dr. Asma Al-Jundi explained that it is better to cook meat immediately after taking it out from the freezer than to wait until the snow becomes water and with it all the nutritional benefits are lost, and it is preferable that the meat be cooked directly until this nutrient is used in its soup.
But if the meat is removed from the freezer to thaw it, it is best to leave it in the refrigerator until it melts, and do not leave it in the room or on the kitchen shelves to reach room temperature because this increases the risk of bacteria multiplying with it.
How long should the meat in the freezer not exceed?
It is preferable that the meat not be left in the freezer for more than two months, as after this period it begins to gradually lose its nutritional value.