In the vast food map of the mainland, Northeast cuisine has won the favor of many diners with its unique flavor and preparation method. However, there are a few dishes that are famous in the local area, but they are frightening to outsiders. Today, let's walk into the world of these "wonderful" delicacies and see what makes these dishes popular on the table of Northeast people, while outsiders are discouraged.
Seventh course: salt-baked poplar cans
Doesn't it sound strange and curious to salt baked poplar cans? The main ingredient of this dish is the pupa of the brown-edged green thorn moth, which is simply the home of the insects. In some parts of the Northeast, it is a precious delicacy. When making, first gently knock the Yangla can to make it shell, and then pour the insect pupae inside into the hot oil to explode, and after the insects are fried to golden and crisp and tender, sprinkle with pepper, salt and chili powder, which is spicy and spicy, and has a unique flavor. You can also choose to wrap it in tin foil and roast it over a charcoal fire, which has a unique but delicious taste. As intimidating as the process can be, the deliciousness of the finished product is hard to resist.
Sixth: Three kinds of fried in the northeast
The Northeast fried three dishes are composed of pork kidneys, large intestines and spleen, and this heavy-tasting dish is also quite controversial in the Northeast region. Although the ingredients themselves have a certain fishy smell, by frying, the fishy smell is perfectly neutralized, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the taste is excellent. It's often served as an appetizer, so if you like to try something new, it's guaranteed to open your palate.
The fifth course: fried silkworm pupae in the northeast
For many people, silkworm chrysalis may be the object of "respectful and distant". However, in the Northeast, fried silkworm pupae is a rare delicacy. After the silkworm pupae are cleaned, they are fried directly until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and then sprinkled with a little seasoning before eating. Rich in protein and amino acids, silkworm pupae are extremely nutritious, making them a delicious and healthy choice.
The fourth course: Northeast pig blood sausage
Northeast pig blood sausage is a delicacy made by filling the small intestine of pigs with pig blood and fine seasonings. It can be found everywhere in the morning markets of Tohoku, and the prices are affordable and delicious. The production process is unique, and there are various ways to eat it, which can be stewed, fried, or eaten in soup. It is especially recommended to fry the pork blood sausage, fry the sliced blood sausage until golden on both sides, add green onion and garlic and stir-fry, simple but very flavorful.
The third course: Northeast frozen pears
Winters in Tohoku are extremely cold, but they also give birth to a unique delicacy called frozen pears. Ordinary white pears are naturally frozen at extremely low temperatures, and the finished product is almost as hard as a stone. Before eating, they need to be soaked in water until softened, such frozen pears not only have a unique taste, but also have the effect of relieving hangover and aiding digestion. However, the cold temperature also makes it a food that is not acceptable to everyone.
The second course: Northeast roasted hairy eggs
Grilled hairy eggs, i.e., developing eggs grilled directly over a charcoal fire. In the Northeast, such practices are very common, especially when it comes to outdoor activities. Strings of golden hairy eggs are not only delicious, but also extremely nutritious. However, this unique way of preparing and ingredient often surprises and even daunts diners who have never been exposed to it.
The first course: fried ice skates
Deep-fried ice skates are probably the most interesting dish in the Northeast. In winter, the ice skate is wrapped in batter and fried, which has both the coolness of ice and the hot and spicy of frying, and the texture and flavor are distinct. This hot and cold delicacy is unforgettable once you taste it. Still, this particular method of making it has also made many people shy away from it.
The food world of Tohoku is full of surprises and challenges. These so-called "wonderful" delicacies are not only a taste challenge, but also a cultural experience. If you're a food-loving explorer, then these unique Northeast delicacies are undoubtedly worth a try. After all, the world of food needs to be explored with heart and stomach!