Greetings all!
I just learned about an interesting new dish! How would you like a portion of stir-fried pebbles?
Recently, Chinese social media has been featuring suodiu, which translates to “suck and dispose” and consists of – wait for it!! – small river stones, stir-fried with chili oil, garlic sauce, and diced peppers. How about it?
It seems this dish originated in the eastern Chinese province of Hubei and dates back hundreds of years. While stranded in the middle of a river, boatmen cooked stones with other condiments when they ran out of food.
You are supposed to suck on the small rocks to enjoy the rich and spicy flavor of the dish and then dispose of the stones - or take them home as a souvenir!
I will not be surprised if river stones become available for purchase online. I wonder if they can be cleaned and reused for a few meals? I am actually thinking it might be a really good diet tool :)
What do you think? Is this a short-lived fad or a lasting delicacy? Drop me a line!
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