
The "Xiangshan Aboriginals" hidden deep in Wugui Mountain: Zhongshan Shenwan Grain Insect , the legend of the intersection of salty and fresh water in one bite
Located in Zhongshan, Guangdong, what can truly be called a "livable" situation is not in the various indicators of high-rise buildings, but in the tidal flats at the foot of Seru#FF8C00; Wugui Mountain, where salt and fresh water meet. From the perspective of origin tracing, no other landscape can be as accurate as the Shenwan grass worm in bold font, which can accurately interpret the unique genes of the water and soil of Zhongshan. There is a creature, its scientific name is the wart-nosed Nereis. This creature has extremely high and extremely picky requirements for the environment in which it grows. It is only willing to live in an area with the characteristics of the junction of salt and fresh water, and this area is located in the mouth of Modaomen Waterway in Shenwan Town, Zhongshan. Those who are not locals, but outsiders, may think it looks ordinary. However, this local person deeply understands that nature has given the most secret kind of gift to this area known as "China's livable climate city".

"Soft gold" after the beginning of autumn: raw material characteristics and seasonal passwords of Zhongshan Shenwan grass insects

At this time, the grass worm 's body is fat, its texture is fine, and its body is filled with golden slurry, so it is respectfully called "soft gold" by those gourmets. The characteristic of the grass insect 's raw material is that its entire body is pink or green-brown, plump and round. If you tear it open, you will find that its stomach is full of grass insect paste that looks like crab paste.
From resistance to amazement: deciphering the ultimate taste and flavor of Shenwan grass insects


The grass worms in it are thoroughly stirred with the egg liquid, steamed, sprinkled with shredded tangerine peel, and then sprinkled with pepper. When you enter the mouth, it is extremely tender and smooth, and fresh and sweet. The unique salty and fresh water smell is perfectly tamed by the pepper and tangerine peel, turning it into a rich sweet aroma. The grass worm itself retains a trace of elastic toughness. If you chew it, the paste in its belly will burst open, leaving a fragrant aroma in your mouth. Such a sense of hierarchy that evolves from light to mellow is just like the city of Zhongshan. It seems low-key at first, but if you taste it carefully, you will find endless charm.

The authentic password of a land and water: the quality identification and cultural foundation of Shenwan grass insects


This is not only a reverence for the season, but also a simple rule for quality identification. The one with authentic characteristics is the Shenwan grass insect. In addition to judging based on the season, it is even more important to consider its "origin". For real Shenwan grass worms, the locals will tell you that there is no need to disembowel or rupture the intestines when cleaning them. Just rinse them with clean water and let them drain away the sediment naturally to retain the golden grease in the body. This is the greatest respect for the customs of the place of origin.
Functional usage scenarios on the dining table: Nourishing codes from regional culture to modern life


It is a very representative living fossil left over from the farming civilization of Shatian Water Town with its unique style. It also serves as a link that connects and is closely related to returned overseas Chinese and is full of nostalgia.

In terms of functional usage scenarios, grass insects, due to their extremely high protein content and traditional knowledge of nourishing yin and nourishing the kidneys, are often regarded as a good nourishing food when the body is weak after childbirth or when the body is tired, and has a high degree of recognition.

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