Fried cicada monkey

First of all, let’s introduce the cicada monkey, which is what we call the nymph of cicada. Its edible value and medicinal value are very high, especially the newly unearthed nymphs contain the highest protein, with a protein content of 58.58%, which is 3.5 times that of lean beef (containing 20.2% protein) and 4.3 times that of lean pork (16.7%). times, 3.8 times that of lamb shank (18.7%), 3 times that of chicken (23.3$), 4 times that of carp (17.3%), and 6 times that of eggs (11.8%). It is a very good nutritional supplement. The fat content is only 10.32%, the total potassium content is 0.3%, the total phosphorus content is 0.58%, the calcium content is 16.5 mg/kg, and the zinc content is 82.2 mg/kg. Many high-end hotels have put cicada on the dining table as a health food, and the price is getting higher and higher. It is a rare high-protein, low-fat game delicacy.

In addition to its edible value, cicada nymphs also have extremely high medicinal value. According to "Chinese Medicinal Materials" records, cicada nymphs are beneficial to the essence and aphrodisiac, quench thirst and promote body fluids, protect the lungs and kidneys, and are antibacterial and blood pressure lowering. , cure baldness and suppress cancer, etc. Cicada slough is rich in chitin, isoxanthin, erythropterin, and adenosine triphosphatase. It has the functions of dispelling wind and heat, clearing rash, reducing nebula, relieving guilt, tonifying the kidney, clearing away heat, and detoxifying. Efficacy: It is often used to treat exogenous wind-heat, cough and hoarse voice, sore throat, itchy rubella, red eyes, tetanus, enuresis, enteritis, infantile epilepsy, and incessant crying at night. It is a commonly used Chinese medicinal material in China. It can be said that The cicada nymph's body is full of treasures.

1. Raw materials:

1. Main ingredients: 150 grams of live cicada nymphs.

2. Seasoning: 700 grams of salt water, 100 grams of peanut oil, appropriate amounts of refined salt, MSG, and cumin.

Method:

1. Take an appropriate amount of live cicada nymphs, scald them to death in a boiling water pot, take them out, remove their limbs, and wash them with water.

2. Soak in salt water for a few hours or boil in a salt water pot for a period of time.

Third, heat the oil pan until it is 40% hot and then fry it. Add oil to the pan, not too much, heat it and fry until crispy.

Fourth, when the oil is heated to 60% to 70%, pour the golden cicada into the pot and stir-fry until the cicada clothes turn golden brown, then add fine salt Add MSG and cumin, and serve.

In addition, you can also pour the captured cicada monkey into a washbasin, wash away the sediment with water, then take out the clean cicada monkey, sprinkle with some fine salt, lightly pickle it, and use bamboo Thread the cicada monkeys into skewers, control the moisture, and finally bake them on the stove. The roasted cicada monkey tastes fragrant and crispy, and is definitely a rare delicacy.