Recipes tagged "Cicada monkey"

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Stir-fried golden cicada seeds

Summer is the season when cicada monkeys are on the market. Cicada monkeys are commonly known as climbing forks, jointed turtles, and golden cicadas. They are larvae of cicadas that live in the soil. They are rich in protein, amino acids, and various trace elements. The nutrition of one cicada monkey is five times that of an egg. At the same time, cicada monkeys also have the effect of nourishing essence and kidneys. Folks call cicada monkeys Tang Monk Meat. Cicada monkeys have a long growth cycle and are only available for a short period of 20 days each year. Cicada monkeys have become a popular delicacy at morning markets in the city, with a kilogram selling for more than 70 yuan. Cicada monkeys are mostly eaten deep-fried. After deep-frying, cicada monkeys have a crispy, fragrant and mellow taste. They are the most delicious dish to go with drinks in summer.

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Spicy Cicada Monkey

My husband likes to eat it, so he always buys some and freezes it every year. When he's craving for it, he takes it out and stir-fries it. No matter how much you have, you can never have too much!

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Dry Fried Cicada Monkey

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Fried cicada monkey

The cicada monkey is also a golden cicada. Golden cicada is a delicacy that many people like. Jin Chan is known as "Tang Monk Meat" and has extremely high nutritional value. The nutritional value of Jin Chan's medicinal diet is very high. Studies have shown that newly unearthed cicada monkeys contain extremely high protein, which is 3.5 times that of lean beef, 4.3 times that of lean pork, 3 times that of chicken, 4 times that of carp, and 6 times that of eggs. The fat content of Jin Chan is only 10%, making it a rare high-protein, low-fat, natural and pollution-free advanced nutritional product. Although cicadas are delicious and have the effect of clearing away heat and removing internal heat, you should not eat too much to avoid indigestion and discomfort.

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Fried Cicada Monkey

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