Yi Xiaotian became more humble. He turned his head and shouted to the chef of the restaurant. "Is it ready? Bring it over quickly and let Brother Hi have a try!"
"Shopkeeper, it's done!"
A rough man replied, and immediately, footsteps sounded, and a man who looked like a cook was seen running over quickly carrying a dish.
He is a villager in this village and is good at cooking. Yi Xiaotian specially hired him to be the chef of the restaurant.
Speaking of which, the biggest difference between this guy and other chefs is that he loves innovation and always likes to think up new dishes...
This is in line with Yi Xiaotian's appetite, and Yi Xiaotian is also a person who loves innovation!
For example, this dish they cooked together.
…
When they heard it was a dish, Cao Cao and Cao Ren had some expectations.
After all, they had traveled a long way to this point. In order to shorten the time as much as possible, the two of them did not stop for a moment along the way. After half a day, they were really hungry...
However, when the expected dish was placed on the table in front of him, Cao Cao was confused, and Cao Ren was also confused...
Where is this dish?
These are simply locusts.
It seems that...these locusts have already died. I wonder what kind of torture they have experienced?
The skin looks very crispy and golden yellow all over. Different from the limp locusts that are jumping around outside the window, they are very quiet and hard on the plate, as if they are extremely well-behaved and waiting for humans to taste them!
this?
Cao Cao and Cao Ren looked at each other, their pupils widening. They couldn't understand, what did Brother Yi mean?
Do you want them to eat locusts?
Stunned, Cao Cao and Cao Ren fell into a long period of stupor.
However, Yi Xiaotian directly picked up a locust with his chopsticks, and immediately stuffed it into his mouth without hesitation under the bewildered looks of Cao Cao and Cao Ren.
"Bah, bah!" Chewed it for a few times, and then swallowed it into his stomach with a "gudong" sound. His whole expression was very calm, as if he was enjoying the delicious food here.
this…
Cao Cao and Cao Ren were even more confused. Is Brother Yi chewing locusts?
Before he could think about it carefully, Yi Xiaotian spoke... "Brother Hi, brother Ren, you're welcome, try it all, this stuff is very tonic!"
What? Big supplement?
Cao Cao and Cao Ren's eyes widened even more, as if they heard the funniest words in the world.
Can locusts be eaten? Or is it a great supplement? This seems to be completely contrary to the fact that they have formed their consciousness subconsciously since they were young.
Living in this era, of course Cao Cao and Cao Ren would not know...
Locusts are really edible. Before time travel, they were a popular dish in star-rated restaurants.
Of course, there are many varieties of locusts, but only two species, the Chinese rice locust and the East Asian migratory locust, are edible.
As a foodie, Yi Xiaotian had some knowledge and research on food. He could tell that in this era, the locusts destroying grains in the Central Plains were the Chinese rice locusts, the fattest and most nutritious ones.
Exchange half a bowl of grain for a large bag of Chinese rice locusts. In future generations, this transaction can be said to be robbery...
As for processing and cooking, it couldn't be easier. Just stir-fry pork, which is no one in this era, stir-fry the lard, and then fry it over high heat...
Yi Xiaotian understands theory, and the chef of the restaurant is keen on practice. He never thought that with this combination, a delicious dish could actually be cooked.
…
Cao Cao and Cao Ren still seem to be a little wary...
Damn it, eat bugs? They still can't pass the test in their hearts.
However, they are hesitant to move forward...
Yi Xiaotian put the fried locusts into his mouth one chopstick at a time, crunching and chewing. The expression on his cheeks showed that he was enjoying the food.
Cao Cao and Cao Ren kept looking at Yi Xiaotian, as if they were looking at aliens!
Don’t tell me…it’s been too long!
The crispy skin, rich sweet aroma, and crisp crunch of the fried locusts really aroused Cao Cao and Cao Ren's appetite, and the two of them couldn't help but keep their taste.
Greedy...
Really hungry!
Yi Xiaotian glanced at them and saw that they were salivating, and smiled slightly. It was expected, it was expected!
To know.
According to records in ancient historical books, more than four hundred years later in the Tang Dynasty, when Emperor Taizong Li Shimin tasted fried locusts for the first time, he looked just like Cao Cao...
I even ate a big plate in one sitting!
For this reason, as early as the Tang Dynasty, locusts had become a popular dish in major restaurants.
finally…
Cao Cao couldn't help it anymore. "Brother Yi? Are these locusts really edible?"
"What else?" Yi Xiaotian replied while picking up another locust with chopsticks, put it in his mouth, chewed it and replied: "Not to mention how delicious it is!"
At this time, Cao Cao and Cao Ren looked at each other, as if they were cheering each other up. Immediately, Cao Cao grabbed a fried locust with his hand, carefully placed it in his hand and scanned it around. Then he exerted force with his fingers, and actually pulled it out.
The locusts were broken apart entirely.
It's better not to break it open. With a gentle push, the crispy fried locusts actually split open. The cracked position was especially exposed to the billowing smoke, and the meat... looked so delicious.
Finally, tempted by the aroma of the seeds, Cao Cao put the whole locust into his mouth...
chew…
Then, he fell silent! He even closed his eyes, as if he was carefully appreciating the taste.
how to say?
After Cao Cao was born into an eunuch family, he had been pampered since he was a child and had never eaten any delicious food. Now, even with a gluttonous feast in front of him, he felt that his interest was waning and boring.
But...
This is the fried locust. It is delicious and special. The key is that it is crispy and chewy.
It's a little salty, but just right, and the taste is excellent. There is no nausea or nausea caused by the locusts themselves. It even tastes similar to chicken, but better than chicken.
For a while…
Cao Cao felt like he was about to fall in love with this dish!
"Crunch... crunch..."
Cao Cao felt that it was not enough, so he didn't bother to use chopsticks. He reached out and grabbed a small handful and stuffed it all into his mouth at once.
The crisp sound echoed throughout the wine shop, which was really delicious!
Crisp, fragrant, refreshing…
The flavor spreads all of a sudden, it’s so beautiful!
"Delicious!"
Cao Cao couldn't help but praise...
Cao Ren also tasted a few at this time, and his whole body felt refreshed, crunchy, chicken-flavored...
If I had to add two more words, it would be - it smells so good!
Hahaha…
Seeing Cao Cao and Cao Ren enjoying themselves, Yi Xiaotian did not forget to introduce them. "Brother Hao, brother Ren, this locust is a treasure! Not only is it delicious, it is also a great tonic!"
Indeed, locusts are rich in chitin, which is called the last treasure of mankind in the 21st century by nutrition experts.
In addition, according to the "Compendium of Materia Medica", locusts can also cure a variety of diseases, relieve coughs and asthma, detoxify, asthma, lower blood pressure, lose weight, etc., especially lowering cholesterol. Locusts are a master!
This time, it was just fried briefly. If it is combined with ginger slices, green peppers, chili peppers, and cooking wine to make a gluttonous feast similar to "salt and pepper locusts" and "migratory locusts", then Brother Hao and Brother Ren will
No more sweat will flow under the table?
Yi Xiaotian briefly told Cao Cao and Cao Ren about the nutritional value of eating locusts...
"Okay, okay!"
While listening, Cao Cao shouted excitedly and kept stuffing fried locusts into his mouth.
To be honest, he is happy...
He doesn't care whether the locusts are a big supplement;
He doesn't care whether it can cure many diseases;
What he cares about is the food for the three armies; the war is coming, whether the three armies can fill their stomachs!
Locust plague, hehe, I never thought that once a wine shop left, locusts would instantly turn disaster into food and waste into treasure!
Now, the most indispensable thing in Yanzhou is locusts. These highly fertile insects are enough to feed the soldiers of the three armies for several months.
I didn't expect it. I didn't expect it.
...The problem of food and grass is solved in this way!
Ha ha!
Cao Cao felt relieved...
Compared to locusts, humans are more terrifying creatures!
