There's a mall near my house, and the fifth floor of it is a foodie paradise with all kinds of restaurants coming together to smell and bustle. In particular, the buffet restaurant has become a favorite among diners with its wide variety of dishes and affordable prices.
There was already a long queue at the door when we went there yesterday at noon, and we waited patiently for 40 minutes before we were finally able to enter. In the restaurant, I was dazzled by the variety of delicacies, and I couldn't help but rush to the fried chicken nuggets, grab a glass of cold Coke, and prepare to feast.
However, my friend interrupted my imagination with a look of contempt. "You don't know how to eat a buffet at first glance," he shook his head and said, "Who drinks Coke and eats chicken nuggets as soon as they eat a buffet?
I was stunned, I usually eat little buffet, and I really don't have much experience. Seeing this, my friend decided to teach me his "buffet survival rule" - "5 eat 3 don't eat".
First eat: fresh meat
Fresh meat is one of the protagonists in the buffet. Beef and lamb chops sizzling on the iron plate, or fat beef and pork belly tumbling in a hot pot are all favorites of diners. Not only are they rich in taste, but they also provide plenty of energy to enjoy your meal while feeling the satisfaction of meat.
Second eat: fresh seafood
Fresh seafood is another highlight of the buffet. From oysters to lobster, salmon to arctic shellfish, these seafood are highly sought after for their delicious taste and nutritional value. They not only represent the pursuit of quality ingredients in the cafeteria, but also satisfy people's yearning for the deliciousness of the sea.
Third eat: limited number of dishes
Limited edition dishes often mean unique and precious. These dishes may be a restaurant signature or a special creation by the chef. They may require diners to wait patiently, but when they taste the one-of-a-kind delicacy, all the wait becomes worth it.
Fourth, eat: expensive fruits
In the buffet, it is a good choice to choose to eat some expensive fruits. Such as durian, cherry, strawberry and so on. Because these fruits tend to taste better and are of higher quality, they can give you a more enjoyable dining experience. Moreover, fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals, which are beneficial for the body. However, it is also important to pay attention to the appropriate amount to avoid excessive fruit intake that may affect the taste of other delicacies.
Fifth eat: yogurt, tea
It's a good idea to choose yogurt or tea as a drink when eating a buffet. Yogurt contains probiotics to aid digestion, while clear tea freshens breath and stimulates appetite. They are both appetizing and oily, while avoiding the gas problems that come with carbonated drinks and beer. Carbonated drinks and beer, while momentarily refreshing, do tend to make people feel full and affect the taste of food. Drinking yogurt or tea in moderation will allow you to enjoy the buffet while maintaining good digestion and trying more to your heart's content.
My friend said that following the "five-eat principle" can not only make diners eat more delicately and healthily in the cafeteria, but also will not lose money.
Then he popularized the three no-eats of the buffet to me.
The first rule is to avoid foods that are too oily. Although greasy foods have a rich taste and can bring quick satisfaction, excessive consumption will not only increase the burden on the stomach, but may also cause indigestion and affect the overall dining experience. In cafeterias, fried foods and dishes with heavy oil and salt are tempting, but they can be tasted in moderation, and too much may cause discomfort.
Secondly, food with excessive odor is also an important part of the "three don't eat" principle. Foods with strong odors tend to make people more likely to get tired of eating, which can easily spoil their appetite. Such food not only affects the taste, but also makes it easy for the following food to not taste good, and the taste is too strong and irritating will also easily irritate the stomach and intestines, causing discomfort or vomiting.
Finally, frozen food, especially frozen fish, shrimp and shellfish, is a point that cannot be ignored in the "three don'ts" principle. Although freezing technology can extend the shelf life of food, prolonged freezing can destroy the nutrients and taste of food. In cafeterias, we should try to choose freshly prepared seafood rather than products that have been frozen for a long time. Fresh seafood is not only better tasteful, but also more nutritious, making it a great choice in the buffet.
Following this rule, I started my culinary journey. I tried a variety of seafood, tasted the fragrant grilled meat, and made my own small hot pot. While we were eating and chatting, my friend talked about two unspoken rules of buffets, the first is that the quality of the drinks provided in the cafeteria may not be satisfactory, and carbonated drinks are easy to make people feel bloated and cause discomfort. And some low-quality drinks may also cause headaches and discomfort.
Another point is the dry dish dipping sauce and sesame sauce dipping sauce used in hot pot and barbecue, to which the merchant will add compressed biscuit powder to make people feel full faster. This is because compressed biscuit powder expands when it absorbs water, which stimulates the stomach to create a feeling of fullness. When preparing dipping sauces, choose other types of dipping water, such as minced garlic, coriander, soy sauce, etc., which can not only avoid this problem, but also make the food more varied.
Eventually, my friend and I left the cafeteria satisfied. Although the stomach is already round, the heart is satisfied. Because we know that today's experience is not only a simple meal, but also an exploration of beauty.
In this world of temptation and food, you will become a true buffet master by mastering the survival rule of "5 to eat 3 no". And more importantly, in the process, you will find that food is not only a pleasure, but also a knowledge.