Chapter 49 Running to England to eat potatoes
In fact, there are many countries in the world that use right-hand drive vehicles. At present, the countries that use right-hand drive cars are mainly the United Kingdom, Commonwealth countries and former British colonies, such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, India, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and dozens of other countries and regions.
Pedestrians in these countries walk on the left, which is related to their traditions. Both countries have the habit of carrying swords and swords, and it is most convenient to draw a sword with the right hand, in order to prevent attacks and other reasons, so it is customary to walk on the left side of the road, so that you can deal with the enemy faster, so later the road is used to driving on the left, and the steering wheel of the car is naturally designed to drive on the right hand drive.
Later, when the United States became stronger, it simply turned upside down, walking on the right side and driving on the left side, regardless of the British bull coaxing.
China is now a left-hand drive country, in fact, in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, it was also right-hand drive at the beginning, consistent with Britain and Japan. It was not until World War II that a large number of American family cars and military vehicles poured into China, and in order to facilitate these left-hand drive cars, the Nationalist government at that time officially stipulated that it was changed to right-hand drive, which was the same as in the United States. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, China's automobile industry was backward, and the first 20 years were still those classic American cars running on the road, so this right-hand driving has been used. In fact, the right-hand drive car is just a matter of habit, and the driving method is almost the same as the left-hand drive car. Also the brake is on the left and the throttle is on the right. Once you are familiar with it, you will be able to do it.
"Where are we going now?" Xiao Peng asked.
"Of course, let's go eat first!" Hua Ming gave the answer.
Hearing the word "eat", Xiao Peng's mind instantly appeared such a picture: on a round scone, fish heads were erected on it. Next to it are countless fish and chips flying on the side.
In fact, there are many dark cooking countries in the world. But the most famous, definitely the UK. I have to say that Britain is a conservative country, 365 days a year, you can eat 365 days of fish and chips and never get tired, at the same time, Britain is also a country that has the courage to challenge, look at their various dark dishes, you have to sigh their courage and creativity.
When it comes to British dark cuisine, the number one must be the 'stargazing pie', how can it be appetizing to see a round cake with dead fish heads standing up at 45 degrees and looking up at the starry sky?, but one thing to clarify, this fish head and tail are really upright not only for the sake of 'looking good', but also to let the grilled fish oil flow back to the pieγγγγγγ
There is also 'Haggis', or haggis, which is made by crushing the internal organs of a sheep and adding onions and other ingredients into the stomach of a sheep, and when you open the stomach bag and see the dung-colored offal filling inside, to be honest, it takes courage to try it. However, friends who like the smell of mutton will definitely love this dish, because γγγγγγ This thing is really good!
And I have to mention the eel jelly! It has been featured in countless films and television works that introduce Britain, and it is also a famous traditional 'famous dish', which has lasted from the 18th century to the present! Then add nutmeg and lemon juice to it, and sometimes gelatin is added to it, after eating a bite, it is called an endless aftertaste, if you don't brush your teeth, no one will make love to you for a weekγγγγγγ
And what chocolate-poured eggplant, chocolate-coated bananas, roasted pineapples, roasted marshmallow pies, roasted bananas, oh, and Xiao Peng's most unbearable grilled salmon! That thing is simply a prop for a horror movie: after peeling off the skin of the salmon, adding various condiments to the fish, and then wrapping the whole fish with the dough, and then folding the dumpling skin in half as fish scales and putting it in the oven to bake, the charred skin and pink fish meat after the pan are disgusting!
Seeing the change in Xiao Peng's expression, Hua Tian smiled and introduced: "Xiao Peng, don't be nervous, although there are many dark dishes in the UK that are difficult to swallow, there are also delicious foods. After all, London is a melting pot where you can eat all kinds of food, but I recommend trying the authentic British cuisine. β
Since Hua Tiandu said so, what else can Xiao Peng say: "Then it's up to the host." β
Hua Tian smiled slightly: "Don't worry, I won't let you down." Hua Ming, let's go to 'Poppy'. β
Listening to Hua Tian's words, Xiao Peng was stunned: "Poppies?"
"Don't worry, that's the name of a restaurant, voted the best fish and chip shop in the UK in 2015, and the fish in it is pure Atlantic cod freshly sourced from Billingsgate Seafood Market every day," Hua Tian smiled. β
"Going to eat fish and chips?" Xiao Peng didn't expect Hua Tian's so-called British food to be fish and chips?
Well, fish and chips are probably the only British dish that hasn't been labelled as dark cuisine. But even so, as the 'national dish' of the United Kingdom, the proliferation of fish and chips is still criticized. I don't get tired of eating every day, and I can't stand it anymore!
Hua Tian shook his head: "Of course not, let's go buy some fish and chips for snacks, and then go to the 'Wolseley Restaurant', where I have already booked a seat." Let you taste authentic British food. β
Looking at Hua Tian's elated appearance, Xiao Peng looked forward to the British food he said.
In fact, fish and chips are really not as unpalatable as expected, and it tastes really good once in a while. Atlantic cod is sliced and deep-fried in wet dough and served with different sauces.
It's not the taste of fish and chips that people complain about, it's the flood of fish and chips: when you walk down the road in England, no matter what time of day or place, you can see someone holding a paper bag with fries dipped in cheese dressing or ketchup and pieces of fried fish. Some Brits just eat them as a snack, but many more Brits eat them as a meal, and when they visit their British homes, they often see a small basket in the middle of the table full of fish and chipsγγγγγγ
Interestingly, the British like to use newspapers for fish and chips. Because of food hygiene, the British government now requires that the fish and chips be packaged in clean white paper or clean cartons, but the British people do not buy it, in their eyes, the fish and chips are still placed in the newspaper with the fresh ink smell of the newspaper, the taste is more fragrantγγγγγγ
The 'Wolseley Restaurant' booked by Huatian claims to be a 200-year-old restaurant. When you go in, you can see that it is very British, with luxurious chandeliers and old photos on the walls. Other than that, Xiao Peng only felt that he had come to Pizza Hutγγγγγγ Doesn't it mean that the British are very particular? Here Xiao Peng really can't see the embodiment of the word exquisite.
And this delicious British meal really opened Xiao Peng's eyes: Who said that foreigners don't eat animal offal?
"Xiao Peng, Mengzi, you all try it, this is the best dish in London, and it is also my favorite, waist pie!" Hua Tian and Xiao Peng introduced.
Xiao Peng looked at the plate in front of him, there were green beans and onions in it, and a round pie was placed in the middle, Xiao Peng tried to cut the corner of the pie, and the gravy and meat filling flowed out of it. A strong smell of beef kidneys came to my noseγγγγγγ Xiao Peng tasted it, uh, the British really have a heavy taste!
Even more speechless is the 'Wellington Beef', a dish of foie gras spread over filet mignon and then wrapped in the crust and baked. Foie gras is also a good thing, filet beef is also a good thing, and the crispy dough of the roast is also a good thing, but these three things together make it awkward to eat.
In comparison, the only thing Xiao Peng can still eat is a food called 'Welsh Rabbit', a traditional British delicacy that is actually a 'luxurious' upgrade of the usual cheese toast: toast bread is slathered with grated cheddar cheese, mustard and ale, plus an egg, and baked in the oven.
Made, you've been running half the world to eat these things? Xiao Peng wanted to flip the table.
Seeing that Xiao Peng didn't like to eat, Hua Tian smiled and said, "What's the matter?"
Xiao Peng nodded: "To be honest, I took it, I always thought that there was nothing I couldn't eat, but when I arrived in the UK, I realized that I was still too young." I really don't understand this British taste. β
Hua Tian laughed and said, "This is the same as many people who are not used to eating Chinese food." What we think is delicious is poison in their eyes. Hua Ming has never eaten preserved eggs until now, not that they are food from hell. β
Hua Ming heard the mention of himself and protested: "I tasted it once, and in the end I vomited all the food I had eaten in three days!"
Hua Tian explained to Xiao Peng: "In fact, this gap between eating habits and cultural habits is really not something that can be eliminated in a day or two. Like most people I know, don't eat food with heads. They believe that food with heads is corpses. When I was entertaining foreign friends in China, I never ordered whole chicken, whole duck, whole fish! Once, when a friend went to China, I ordered a plate of fried river prawns. It's that kind of little shrimp, and they were terrified when they saw it. I was speechless, did that thing go to the beginning to make it? You look at the blood hula on the plate they eat the medium-rare steak and eat so happily, but they don't dare to move their chopsticks when they go to China to eat a drunken shrimp. What do you say about that?"
Xiao Peng felt that he had no appetite. Hua Tian smiled slightly: "We still have one last dish, that should be your taste." β
"What?" Xiao Peng asked curiously.
"Hot pot!" Hua Tian replied.
"Hot pot?" Xiao Peng suspected that he had misheard.
Hua Tian nodded: "Don't think that hot pot is only available in China, Lancashire hot pot is a serious traditional dish in the north of England, why do we come to this restaurant to eat? is because in London, Lancashire hot pot here is very authentic, if you want to eat Lancashire hot pot, you have to book a day in advance, because you have to make a day to taste it." β
Hearing this, Xiao Peng was also curious, what kind of hot pot should be made a day in advance?
It didn't take long for the waiter to bring up a flat pot with two ears and lift the lid, Xiao Peng was dumbfounded: "This is a hot pot? I finally know why I want to cook it for a day!"
This Lancashire hotpot is definitely very different from the Chinese hotpot, it is baked! The bottom of the pot is covered with lamb, and the lamb is topped with potato chips and baked together in the oven. The burnt potato chips and the mutton fat broth at the bottom of the pot look really speechless.
In Hua Tian's expectant eyes, Xiao Peng tasted the taste. It's surprisingly delicious!
Well, I finally have something to eat.
Ran half the world just to eat potatoes? Xiao Peng was a little aggrieved no matter how he thought about it.