How to eat cicadas? Hot topics and food guides on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, discussions about cicadas have become a rage on social media. From environmental issues to food exploration, cicadas, as a unique summer ingredient, have attracted the attention of a large number of netizens. The following is a summary of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, as well as a detailed guide on eating cicadas.
1. Hot topic data on the entire network in the past 10 days
| Ranking | topic | heat index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cicadas become internet celebrity delicacies | 1,200,000 | Douyin, Weibo |
| 2 | Shandong people eat cicada flowers | 980,000 | Xiaohongshu, Bilibili |
| 3 | Do you know whether you should protect it? | 850,000 | Zhihu, Tieba |
| 4 | Know the protein content | 750,000 | WeChat public account |
| 5 | Know how to cook | 680,000 | Go to the kitchen, Kuaishou |
2. Nutritional value of cicadas
Cicadas, especially the unmolted nymphs (commonly known as "cicada monkeys"), are rich in protein and trace elements. The following are the nutritional contents per 100 grams of cicadas:
| Nutritional information | content |
|---|---|
| protein | 72 grams |
| Fat | 15 grams |
| calcium | 120 mg |
| iron | 8 mg |
3. Common ways to eat cicadas
1.Fried cicada monkey: Wash the cicada monkey, soak it in salt water for 10 minutes, drain and fry until golden and crispy, sprinkle with salt, pepper or chili powder.
2.Spicy cicadas: Heat oil and sauté dried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant, add cicadas and stir-fry, season with soy sauce and sugar.
3.cicada stew: Stewed with pork ribs or chicken, the soup is delicious and suitable for summer nourishment.
4.cicada sushi: In some areas of Japan, cicadas are blanched and used as sushi ingredients. The texture is similar to shrimp meat.
4. Precautions for eating cicadas
1.Allergy risk: Some people are allergic to insect protein, so they need to try a small amount when consuming it for the first time.
2.Source safe: Wild cicadas may carry parasites, so it is recommended to purchase artificially bred products.
3.environmental controversy: Excessive capture may destroy the ecological balance, so it is recommended to consume it in moderation.
5. Netizens’ hotly discussed opinions
Weibo user @foodhunter: “Cicadas are crispier than potato chips, and they taste great when dipped in ketchup!”
Zhihu answerer@ecologicalprotector: "In some areas, the number of cicadas has dropped sharply due to over-harvesting. It is recommended to legislate regulations."
Station B’s UP owner @ Chef’s Story: “The cicada monkey is high in protein and low in fat, which is simply good news for fitness enthusiasts!”
From the above analysis, it can be seen that as an ingredient, cicada has both topicality and nutritional value. While enjoying delicious food, you also need to pay attention to ecological balance and food safety.
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