Because the cicada has very high requirements for water quality, no chemical drugs can be used in the breeding process, and the fish fry and snails fed to it are also raised without any chemical drugs.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, cicada nymphs are believed to help nourish kidney qi, which is beneficial for men. They also have good medicinal effects on inflammation. The braising liquid for this dish is an old braising liquid that is air-shipped from elsewhere; you can remove the head, feet, and internal organs before chewing.
We offer both male and female cicadas for this dish. Considering this is your first time trying it, we recommend the female cicadas, which have plumper meat and a milder aroma.
Julie had a lot of questions, but when she heard that it was good for her health, her mind inevitably began to turn. Not to mention that Chu Qianmo in front of her showed no rejection whatsoever, and even explained the origin of the dish very clearly.
She suddenly realized that perhaps this was the secret to why people of Asian descent seem to age less easily—the food might have medicinal properties. So, after a slight hesitation, she decided to give it a try.
She closed her eyes and put the whole cicada into her mouth. It was crispy and creamy, a little salty, but the more she chewed, the more fragrant it became. It even tasted like chewing osmanthus gum. A cool minty flavor slowly filled her mouth.
Julie was surprised that the Osmanthus Cicada dish, which looked somewhat disgusting, tasted quite unique. Unfortunately, there were only two cicadas in the appetizer, leaving her with a lingering, minty yet sweet aftertaste in her mouth.
While waiting for the soup, she noticed that the customers at the next table had the same expression. The three of them had ordered different dishes, which all looked quite good; at least the appetizers had all been eaten.
Perhaps I'll come back next time to try other dishes.
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