Although sparrows are small and well-equipped with all the internal organs, sparrows are common birds among us, but many people pay attention to them. Can sparrows be eaten? Some people have even developed a way to eat fried sparrow. Let’s introduce it together!

Are sparrows edible?

Sparrows are edible, almost like fish! It’s just that we eat less, so it’s hard to accept it!

Sparrow nutritional analysis:

Sparrow meat contains protein, fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients. It also contains vitamins B1 and B2. It can supplement the nutritional needs of the human body. Especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people.

Protein is the material basis of life, making up various cells of the body (including sperm cells) and helping cell renewal and repair. Calcium is an important substance that makes up bones. It can prevent osteoporosis and prevent common porosis in the elderly. Phosphorus is involved in the storage, release and transfer of energy in the body. Iron is the main component of heme, and elderly people with anemia should pay more attention to supplement it.

Sparrow is suitable for everyone:

The general population can eat it.

1. Suitable for people with physical weakness, dizziness, listlessness, impotence, sexual dysfunction, frequent urination, women with excessive leucorrhea, the elderly, chills, cold limbs, and viscera deficiency. Take it if you have pain in the waist, knees or back, or have a loss of appetite.

2. People with hypersexuality, those with strong yang who are prone to sexual intercourse, and those with yin deficiency and excessive fire should not eat it.

Fried sparrow

1. Fried sparrow is a traditional delicacy in He County, Anhui. He County is located on the north bank of the Yangtze River. There are reeds growing along the river bank and there are many sparrows. During the autumn harvest season, flocks of sparrows come to the fields to look for food. In order to eliminate harm and make profits, the local people go out at night to catch them with nets, cook them and eat them. This has gradually become a custom. Over time, after seeing it in the market, chefs continued to improve it and created methods of frying and pastry, making it a delicious delicacy. It has been passed down to this day for more than 100 years;

2. After the sparrows are fried, braised and mature, they are soaked in sesame oil for a day or two before eating. This dish is bright red in color, crispy and dry in the mouth, and delicious. It can be stored in a jar and sealed with sesame oil to keep it from spoiling for 3 months.