Chapter 8 Carry a lightning rod with you
Finally, Chen Er and the innkeeper had wiped out the locust pizza.
Shen Yinian felt a little better in his heart, at least he didn't have to see the big cake full of insects anymore.
Shen Yinian felt that the pizza just now had completely affected her appetite, and she had no appetite at all at the moment.
Chen Er smacked his lips and seemed to feel that he was not full.
"Looks like we'll have to make something to eat."
When Shen Yinian heard this, he felt like he was facing a great enemy, and immediately looked at Chen Er very vigilantly, "No! You're so well fed! ”
The pizza just now was almost the size of her two waists, and Chen Er hadn't eaten yet!
Chen Er nodded in the direction of the innkeeper and whispered, "Didn't you see how happy they were eating just now, the food I ate in my mouth, it would be good to be able to fill the bottom just right." ”
Shen Yinian hurriedly asked, "Then what else do you want to eat?" Isn't it some kind of bug? ”
If that was the case, Shen Yinian would rather turn around and leave immediately.
At this moment, Shen Yinian missed Chen Er's previous time when he ate flowers, grass and leaves.
At least the food is beautiful and looks appetizing.
But what the hell was that locust pizza just now? There's no food that looks uglier than it!
Shen Yinian couldn't help but shake his body, and a layer of goosebumps immediately appeared on his arm.
"That pizza just now, in one word, is miserable!"
Chen Er was upset about the locust pizza, "What's wrong with being ugly, just eat it." ”
Shen Yinian hurriedly shook his head, "NO, NO, NO!" It's not ugly, it's miserable! ”
"So!" Shen Yinian turned his head to look at Chen Er suddenly, "You shouldn't continue to eat locusts later!" ”
Shen Yinian's eyes widened and looked at Chen Er, and that look could be described by the four words "Tiger's Eye".
Chen Er had every reason to believe that if he nodded, Shen Yinian would run away on the spot.
Chen Er shook his head, "Of course not, the Chaplin locusts have run out, where can we make locusts to eat?" ”
Shen Yinian was completely relieved.
Exhaled, "That's good......"
"And what are you going to eat?" Shen Yinian asked again.
Chen Er pointed to a cactus outside the window, "Of course, it's from local materials." ”
Shen Yinian hurriedly looked out the window, "Cactus?!" ”
"That's weird enough...... But it's okay, as long as you don't eat insects, I can accept you eating soil......"
Chen Er spread out his hands, "The premise must also be that the soil can be eaten." ”
Cacti are indeed edible, but not all species of cacti are edible.
The edible cactus is called OpuntiavilpaaltaHa.
It is also an edible cactus bred by Mexicans from more than 300 varieties of cactus after a long period of planting and domestication, cross-breeding, which is not only nutritious, but also has high medicinal value.
Edible cactus is rich in potassium, calcium, iron, copper, polysaccharides, flavonoids and low sodium, oxalic acid-free long-term consumption can effectively reduce blood sugar, blood lipids and cholesterol, as well as blood activation, stasis, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, beauty effects, is "a vegetable with development potential".
For example, at this time, the cactus around the outer hotel is an edible cactus.
The owner of the drama inn explained that this cactus was specially planted by them. In order to provide it to passengers who need it.
Eating cacti is also a unique food culture in Mexico.
Cactus is the fifth most produced vegetable in Mexico and is one of the most widely consumed vegetables. In modern times, some parts of Mexico have even developed to make cacti into jam to eat, which is said to have a unique taste and is quite loved by the local people.
There are also many ways to cook cactus, either stir-fried or boiled, or stewed or fried. All are rare delicacies.
"When we first came to Mexico, we ate cactus fruit, and now, let's taste what this cactus tastes like."
Chen Er took his tools and cut many cacti outside.
I don't know if it's because the people in the inn are too boring, or if Chen Er's movement is too big, when Chen Er came back from cutting the cactus, he slowly followed many guests of the inn behind him.
Because the kitchen was relatively small, everyone did not follow into the kitchen, but gathered at the kitchen door, or next to the window, you pushed me, each stretched their necks, and stared at Chen Er.
However, fortunately, Chen Er is used to being watched, so he doesn't feel uncomfortable at the moment.
He first removed all the thorns of the cactus, and then rinsed them with water.
"The cactus is green, let's make a beautiful dish now - fried cactus with red pepper."
Chen Er cut both the cactus and the red pepper into shreds.
"Red and green are classic colors."
The dish of stir-fried cactus with red pepper is not troublesome at all. It's similar to other stir-fries.
At this time, the cactus cut into shreds was no different from shredded radish and shredded lettuce in Chen Er's eyes.
Chen Er poured an appropriate amount of olive oil into the pot, then chopped the ginger and garlic brought from China, and put it in the pot and stir-fried.
He took a spatula and stir-fried in the pot, "The only pity is that there are no round pans here, all of them are pans, and the pan stir-fry always feels that it is not so right." ”
The next step is no different from stir-frying other dishes.
When the ginger and garlic in the pot are fragrant, pour the cactus and red pepper into the pot and stir-fry together.
Because cacti have a high water content, in order to maintain the delicious taste of the ingredients, the stir-fry time should not be too long.
"Just stir-fry for three or four minutes, because the cactus is also finely cut and ripened quickly."
Chen Er took the fried cactus out of the pot.
"Of course, if your knife skills are not as good as mine, I still recommend that you fry for two more minutes before starting the pot, otherwise, the cactus you eat in your mouth will be half-cooked. It can even be a little sticky and a little astringent. ”
"That's not great."
Eat a pound: "Chen Laoshi invisibly showed off another knife work!" ”
Chen Er pretended to be embarrassed and said, "That's that, after all, the biggest quality in me is modesty. ”
Tea eggs invade the earth: "I don't seem to know the word modesty anymore!" ”
The watermelon is not the east melon: "After Chen Lao gets wet, you still have to remember to carry a lightning rod with you." ”
Qingtian: "Hahaha, because I pretended to be forced to be struck by lightning!" You actually care so much about Chen Laoshi! ”
The watermelon is not the eastmelon: "No, I'm afraid that when Chen Laoshi is struck by lightning, it will affect other people around him." ”
Chen Er smiled and said, "Then I'll thank you first." ”