Chef Bun Lai prepares to make deep-fried cicada sushi at Fort Totten Park, Washington, USA. Photo: AFP Cooking cicadas is becoming fashionable in the US this summer, when billions of cicadas like Brood X have just emerged from the ground after 17 years of cyclical “hiding”. US authorities have warned curious people to think twice before eating this dish. On Twitter, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned: “Do not eat cicadas if you are allergic to seafood, because this insect is related to shrimp and shrimp. lobster”. The warning comes as people are sharing millions of recipes for ticks. At a park in Washington, people flocked to catch ticks after tasting deep-fried cicada sushi prepared by the hands of Bun Lai, a chef who supports the sustainable food movement. Cyclically, this year comes a time when billions of ticks have lived underground since 2004, when they were still larvae, swarm to the surface, molt, find a mate, lay eggs and die. The chirping sound of ticks is the male’s way of attracting females. Swarms of these fuzzy-winged red-eyed insects have appeared in US states such as Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Indiana and Tennessee. This year, the ticks appeared unevenly and later than usual due to cold weather conditions and heavy rain in some places. However, that does not reduce the love of enjoying dishes made from ticks.

Overexploitation The researchers analyzed DNA to test eel products, including grilled eel and sushi, sold in restaurants. The results recorded that nearly 50% of the samples were identified as European eels (Anguilla anguilla) on the endangered animal list. This species is threatened by overexploitation due to increased consumer demand from Asia, especially China and Japan. These two countries consider eel a delicacy and aphrodisiac. Critically endangered and endangered eels are being sold in sushi restaurants in Hong Kong. Photo: South China Morning Post. European eels are listed in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites). The Ordinance for the Protection of Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora requires an export permit and inspection of the species upon arrival in Hong Kong. Of the 80 samples, 36 were confirmed as critically endangered European eels, 29 were American eels, and 5 were Japanese eels. Critically endangered European eel is sold in 45% of the 80 sushi restaurants surveyed in Hong Kong. Photo: South China Morning Post. Gap The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) said the results showed the animals were illegally existing in Hong Kong’s eel supply chain. The organization calls for urgent action to stop the illegal wildlife trade. To this day, Hong Kong remains one of the biggest hubs for the illegal wildlife industry, with a record number of wildlife seizures. In February, HKU published a study showing that thousands of species are legally trafficked through Hong Kong with inadequate traceability. At the heart of the problem lies a vague code system that customs officials around the world use to classify species. “The codes used for the eel trade are too general and only list products that are goods of the Anguilla species. However, those codes do not distinguish between different Anguilla species and their life stages,” said Jovy Chan, wildlife conservation manager at WWF. “Complete, specific and accurate commercial data are important to facilitate the implementation of conservation policies for eel species. In addition to European eels managed by Cites, some parts of Asia, for example the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan, have bans on the trade in European eels. Customs codes have a key role to play on issues of legality, traceability and sustainability of eels,” added Ms Jovy. David Baker, staff member of HKU’s Conservation Forensic laboratory and who led the eel study, said the results reflect the vulnerability of the retail market. “Our hope is to partner with WWF. This enhances surveillance at distribution points to prevent illegal seafood products from entering the market,” Mr. Baker said. A fisherman releases a Japanese eel in the Enshu Sea off Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. Photo: South China Morning Post. In 2020, HKU published a study showing that nearly half of eel products retailed in supermarkets and convenience stores in Hong Kong are endangered European eels. Based on DNA testing, the study found that nearly half (45%) of retail eel products originate from critically endangered European eel species. Products are only labeled as “eels”. “Consumers have the right to know where their food comes from and whether it is sourced in ethical and sustainable ways. This problem is not limited to eels,” Mr. Baker said.

Chef Bun Lai’s cicada sushi invites Washingtonians to enjoy it for free on May 23. Photo: AP Accordingly, the number of cicada species “Brood X” has emerged from the ground for the first time since last weekend after 17 years hidden deep underground. The largest population of cicadas is believed to be in the eastern states of the United States such as Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Indiana and Tennessee. With this in mind, a chef in Washington DC took the initiative to “take advantage” of this rare insect invasion as an opportunity to show off his talent for processing cicadas into a new dish. Hong Kong-born American chef Bun Lai said his actions fit an aspect of food ethics. Accordingly, chef Bun Lai, a supporter of the sustainable food movement, invited locals to go catch cicadas in city parks, then prepare and invite them to enjoy fried cicada sushi made by himself. he created. This chef also teaches people how to catch, prepare and prepare dishes from cicadas as a way to talk about alternative food sources. Fried cicadas and wrapped with rice with vegetables. Photo: AFP “In a world where humanity is suffering from a multitude of diet-related diseases – we will have to take a revolutionary approach to eating habits,” said Bun Lai. On his personal tweeter, the chef constantly “invited” Americans to go hunting cicadas and enjoy free dishes from this “nearly 20 years old” insect. Stella Roque, a 36-year-old local resident who grew up with a fear of all insects, said she wasn’t too eager at first but took the opportunity to overcome her phobia. “I came here today because of Bun Lai’s invitation to try cicadas over the fire, and I thought it would be an interesting experience. I decided to join the event because I had previously heard about the mysterious day of the cicada “Brood X” occurring in the area.” Chef Bun Lai and local people catch cicadas that have just escaped their bodies to be processed into dishes. Photo: AFP Magazine The Washingtonian In the end, she’s not alone in trying out some of the macabre dishes, and hopes cicadas will become a staple on restaurant menus. Responding to the press, chef Bun Lai happily warned not to let cicadas become “food for gourmets”, for fear that they would be “slaughtered” for food like humans did. with so many species that we’ve been obsessed with. Under the guidance of chef Bun Lai, the harvested cicadas are washed and salted before being fried in a pan and turned into sushi along with rice and vegetables. This cicada dish is gluten-free, high in protein, low in fat and macronutrients (carbs), the chef says. After enjoying the cicada sushi, Ms. Stella Roque said: ‘I was expecting the worst, but then I was “pleasantly surprised” by how delicious it was. An American citizen enjoys cicadas cooked into sushi at Fort Totten Park in Washington DC on May 23, 2021. Photo: AFP Brood X cicadas are creatures that spend 17 years living underground, unlike other breeds with a life cycle of 13 years. They suck the sap of tree roots for food but do not harm people, except make noise. In their 17th year they will emerge from the ground in billions, if not more. According to entomologist Michael Raupp, cicadas have come to the surface earlier in recent years because of climate change. In the pre-1950s, they usually appeared at the end of May, but now they appear a few weeks earlier.

Recently, Naomi moved to New York (USA) for work, but Naomi’s latest photos show that she is not only creative, but still working hard to stay connected with her native Japan. Looks like sushi. Photo: Naomi Watanabe, Yuni Yoshida. Naomi recently introduced the Spring Summer collection for her Punyus fashion line, with photos that viewers won’t want to take their eyes off. In those photos, at first, most people thought they were typical Japanese sushi pieces. But looking closely, it turned out to be… Naomi. It’s also not a collage of Naomi’s face on a piece of sushi, but just a way of using light, color, angle …, to make Naomi look like she turned into sushi. Photo: Naomi Watanabe, Yuni Yoshida. In fact, Naomi is wearing a white outfit, sitting in front of a very large white cotton ball, holding many colorful objects to look like sushi. It was the light and the shadows that made it all look like a piece of sushi rolled in seaweed. Photo: Naomi Watanabe, Yuni Yoshida. In addition, the oranges are pretended to be salmon roe, the red books look like tuna, the blue books represent cucumbers… Photo: Naomi Watanabe, Yuni Yoshida. Netizens in Japan did not regret praising Naomi. They feel proud that Naomi not only showcases her fashion brand, but also emphasizes Japanese culture. Photo: Naomi Watanabe, Yuni Yoshida. According to Naomi, her Punyus brand has a variety of products in sizes, especially oversized fashion, so that anyone can “enjoy fashion without stress”. Thuc Han According to many sources

In addition to ordering, many restaurants also serve diners in the form of buffets. When dining like this, you can freely choose the dishes that the restaurant prepares. Therefore, choosing dishes is important, helping you enjoy a variety of foods. For seafood buffet, there are 3 seafood dishes that people in the sea do not choose to enjoy in the first place. The reason is because eating them is easy to fill up, can not comfortably enjoy other dishes. Moreover, they are also quite indigestible, not suitable for eating a lot. Sushi. Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish, made from rice mixed with vinegar combined with fresh meats, fish, seafood and vegetables. Sushi is very diverse, there are many different types, the most typical ones are: Nigirizushi, Chirashizushi, Makimono, Gunkan, Oshizushi, Temaki. Due to the rice ingredient, sushi will make you feel full quickly. Although very delicious, to ensure that you can enjoy a variety of other dishes, you should only eat a moderate amount. If you like the fresh taste of raw seafood, you can choose sashimi as an appetizer. Sashimia are pieces of fresh seafood cut into thin slices about 2.5cm wide, 4cm long and about 1/2cm thick. Japanese people often eat sashimi before a meal to avoid strong-smelling dishes that affect the natural, original flavor of the sashimi. Cheese grilled seafood. Grilled seafood with cheese brings a cool and greasy taste. The dish is very delicious, but the minus point is that the cheese part contains a large amount of calories, causing indigestion, quickly feeling full. Catching this, buffet restaurants often decorate grilled seafood with cheese very eye-catching, arrange conspicuous seafood positions to stimulate customers. Deep-fried seafood. Similar to grilled seafood with cheese, deep-fried seafood makes you feel full very easily. Since then, there is no interest in enjoying other delicacies in the restaurant. Instead of choosing this dish, the longtime chef recommends choosing seafood of the same type, steamed or boiled. The above processing method does not bring the feeling of being greasy because of the oil, while preserving the original sweet aroma of seafood. Photo: Internet. Invite readers to watch the video: Meet the TOP 3 Miss Vietnam 2020, revealing the favorite dishes of the 3 queens. Source: VTV24.

Whenever you visit a store and see some products on sale, you will immediately want to buy them. However, some things should not be bought even at a big discount, because you need to question whether they are good for your family or not. Answering this question, you will realize that the amount of money we save from this sale is really insignificant. Know what you want when you want to buy something on sale, but at the same time, you need to calculate whether the discounts offered are suitable for buying them. 1. Processed Cheese At first, everything sounds good to you: Processed cheeses are made from natural cheeses. However, the more we dig into the details, the worse it gets. They add saturated fat (to raise cholesterol levels), large amounts of salt (to extend shelf life and enhance flavor) and artificial food dyes to natural cheeses. The primary goal of processed cheese manufacturers is to increase the shelf life of the product and sell the maximum quantity. Usually, the price of this product will be the same as that of a good quality natural cheese. 2. Whole grain bread Less flour and more grains is what motivates us when it comes to buying healthy whole grain bread. In fact, whole grain bread is often regular bread disguised as “healthy”. According to the recipe, it is made with white flour combined with rye flour, some dry seeds will be added. 3. Packaged fruit puree for children Packed fruit puree will save you a lot of time. Furthermore, the advertiser consistently convinces the buyer that the ingredients inside are harmless. It is used not only by children but also by adults as a long-awaited pre-lunch snack. Note, however, that the main ingredient in these juices is apples. This is a very cheap fruit. 4. Flavored yogurt and puddings Yogurt and pudding shelves take up a lot of space in supermarkets. It has many flavors from banana, strawberry, vanilla, mango. But unfortunately most products are high in sugar, thickeners and preservatives. Also, if you compare prices, you’ll notice that natural yogurt is usually cheaper. 5. Mixed nuts for snacks It’s a very popular snack because it tastes good, looks good, and makes us confident that we’re eating something healthy. However, if you look closely at the ingredients of the package, you will see that the main part of this product is cheap fruit, peanuts and raisins. There are actually expensive nuts like almonds or cashews, but very few. These blends are expensive, but don’t rush to buy them if you notice a discount because it’s much cheaper to make your own at home. 6. Ground spices Certain spices are responsible for creating accents and aromas in dishes. These spices are best used immediately after grinding. You should not store them for many years as they will lose their taste and aroma very quickly. Of course, no one can forbid you from using pre-ground spices if you don’t have the opportunity to purchase each spice individually. However, these blends will be mixed with many ingredients, among which flavor enhancers and stabilizers may be found. 7. Fish and meat A fillet of any fish will always fetch a high price. All because the craftsman took the time and skill to clean and you have to pay for it. When buying whole fish, you will have to clean and chop it. The good thing is that it will save you a lot of money and give you confidence that the product is prepared and cooked in good hygienic conditions. The same applies to poultry meat as it is much cheaper to buy whole birds than for separate parts. 8. Rice to make sushi rice Many people love this Japanese dish but not everyone can afford ready-made sushi. That’s why they decided to cook it at home. Supermarkets often have rice that says “for sushi” on the packaging. The characteristic is that they contain a lot of starch that will make the rice sticky after boiling. You can take regular round grain rice and cook it appropriately the results will be similar. Theo brightside

When eating a squeezed lemon, then put it in the dipped rice paper, add raw vegetables including vegetables such as: bananas, dill, herbs, lettuce and some sweet and sour mango fibers … Water Undeniably, soya sauce is mixed with lemongrass chili and spicy garlic and fragrant pureed soybean paste. A person skilled in making fish salad for more than 20 years in Quy Nhon said that fish salad is one of the popular and famous fish dishes of this region. The shellfish is similar in shape to anchovies, but has a thinner, scaled texture. The apricot fish has a sweet, crunchy, and non-fishy taste, so it is very suitable as a salad. Depending on the size of the fish, the person takes the bone. If the fish is as big as two fingers, the bones must be removed. If smaller, only the half of the bone in the abdomen is needed, leaving a bit of the tail bone nib. The fish must be really fresh, each fiber still shines the color of the sea to reach the first “standard” to have a delicious salad. The most cleverness of the apricot fish maker is exposed at the fish bone removal process. The fish that is only a little bigger than the tip of the chopsticks must be removed by hand so that when eaten, it does not feel crushed and crushed. After the head, intestines, scales, bones are removed, the fish is soaked in cold water mixed with granular salt to make the flesh more firm and rich. The preparation of spices, sauces, and vegetables is also quite meticulous. Usually, fish salad with 2 cups of sauce is soy sauce mixed with lemongrass, chili and soy sauce. The most difficult way is to process soy sauce with roasted pureed peanuts and simmer with tomatoes, large chili, and spices. The dish of apricot fish salad will be different without a plate of colorful vegetables with banana flowers, young banana, star fruit, raw mango, green tomatoes, herbs, cucumbers, sesame buds, giang leaves … By taking raw, ripe rice paper, pick up vegetable chopsticks, fish pieces mixed with lemons, spices … wrapped in soy sauce or prepared soy sauce. Currently a plate of apricot fish salad is sold in seafood restaurants in Quy Nhon priced from 75,000 to 100,000 VND / plate depending on the custom. Quy Nhon is a place where natural scenery blends between majestic mountains and vast sea, creating a mixture of diverse ecosystems, providing extremely rich and attractive regional products. domestic and foreign tourists visit. (According to GiadinhNet)

Despite being famous for that, not everyone knows how to eat properly delicious sushi but is still good for health. The following mistakes in how to eat sushi will help you enjoy them to the fullest. Eat sushi with too much soy sauce With sushi alone, soy sauce is an indispensable spice because it makes the flavor of the dish more attractive. However, many people have a habit of dipping sushi pieces with a lot of soy sauce, making the salty taste of the soy sauce overshadow the sweetness of the sushi. Not only does it affect the taste, but dipping sushi with soy sauce is also harmful to health. Therefore, you should only dab a little soy sauce when eating sushi. Eat sushi skip the appetizer Many people who enjoy sushi often forget to eat with appetizers and do not know that these dishes are both delicious and help stimulate the taste before eating sushi. Before eating sushi, you are usually served an appetizer like miso soup. This soup is made from grains such as rice, soy sauce, wheat with yeast added and fermented salt and cooked with leeks, tofu, mushrooms, clams or pork. This is a very good dish to stimulate the taste buds of the eaters due to its attractive aroma, slightly sour, sweet and salty. Besides miso soup, you can choose from a variety of appetizers such as salads, salted ginger, salted garlic and many other seasonings. Eat sushi with too much tempura fried food Tempura is a dish made from shrimp, squid, scallop, crab, fish and vegetables. Once battered, these ingredients will be deep fried. Although it is delicious, tempura is not good for health because during the frying process, tempura makes this dish contain more fat and grease. Therefore, when eating sushi, you should only order a little tempura to avoid consuming too much fat. Eat sushi that isn’t whole When eating sushi, many people have the habit of eating individual pieces of fish or rice, even some people take a double bite of sushi. This is exactly the wrong way to eat sushi. To eat sushi properly, you have to put the whole piece into your mouth and enjoy it to fully enjoy the taste. Add more mustard to your sushi With some types of sushi, the chef adds the appropriate amount of mustard to the dish before serving. Mixing mustard with soy sauce will reduce its pungent temperature. Therefore, you should not mix mustard into soy sauce, but spread a little mustard on the sushi and then dot the soy sauce so as not to lose the flavor of the dish. Tieu Bao (Synthetic) Photo: Collectibles

Hype Beast Japan reported that Seiko cooperated with Evisen Skateboards skateboard brand to launch 3 new watch models. The designs are inspired by samurai sushi, skateboards and hats. Photo: Seiko.

Seiko 5 Sports Evisen Skateboards Limited Editions comes in 3 limited release editions for a total of 2,200 models. Meanwhile, SBSA105 product recreates the tuna sushi. The white-toned strap looks like rice. Besides, the red tone dial represents the tuna piece and the mustard back cover. Photo: Seiko.

Limited production watch with 700 pieces. The device is powered by an automatic movement. Besides, Seiko’s products are 100 meters water resistant. Photo: Hypebeast.

The watch models cost about 474 USD. Skateboard-inspired designs were launched with 1,500 units. Photo: Watch i love.

Water resistant, the movements of the 3 models are the same. The dial sizes are 42.5 mm and 13.4 mm. Photo: Hypebeast.

Different from dynamic designs, the samurai hat-inspired watch is a harmonious combination of classy and classy style. Three watch models will be available on the market on April 23. Photo: Watch i love.

To commemorate the collaboration and product release between the two brands, a pop-up store designed by Evisen Skateboards will open for a limited time in Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan. The store will open from April 16. Photo: Hypebeast.

How to choose watches for men Tim Dessaint suggests a few tips to help the guys get the model that suits the style.

You can consider choosing between Lai – Cantonese Restaurant, Moc – Rieu & Bake, Sorae or Secret Garden if you are looking for a restaurant space to enjoy dinner in District 1, HCMC.

Suggested dishes: Dumplings, roasted duck, herbal marinated char siu

Lai – Cantonese Restaurant is located in a rather strange location compared to other Chinese brands in Ho Chi Minh City that I know. The feeling of enjoying Xinjiang, Yunnan (China)-style food on the 28th floor of a building in the heart of District 1 offers a new experience.

The space inside is cool, the decoration is quite beautiful, the design exudes an elegant, Asian style, but visitors cannot observe the surroundings. So, I chose to sit outside to enjoy the city view on the lights.

The ingredients here are fresh, the menu is varied, but the taste is not too special and the portion is quite small. The group ordered crispy roast pork without being too fat, crunchy and big, crunchy shrimp, thin shell, delicious seafood rolls when served with soy sauce. I like the aromatic and rich golden oat seafood fried rice.

For me, going to a Fine dining restaurant for a meal without serving napkins is difficult to accept. The restaurant was not so crowded that the staff did not observe all the customers.

Comparing this restaurant with cheaper Chinese food addresses, Dim Tu Tac or Ngan Dinh seems more worth the money. However, the space and view here is still worth a visit on important occasions.

Suggested dishes: Udon, sushi, sashimi …

The name Sorae means “Above the Sky”.

Like other high-rise restaurants, Sorae Restaurant – Lounge offers diners a romantic night-time atmosphere, below is the city shimmering, in front of a beautifully decorated meal, candles and smells. mildly fragrant. The restaurant is located on the 24th floor with tables and chairs arranged in each area, with a separate dining room for group guests. It is distinguished by high-class wooden design in traditional Japanese style.

Each customer who comes to the restaurant spends about 500,000-1 million VND for the experience of enjoying high-class Japanese cuisine. Readers from Denmark suggest that diners should try avocado foie gras eel sushi, salmon roe, beef steak, sushi tempura. “Eating sushi, first I can clearly feel the aroma of the eel, then the foie gras and finally the greasy taste of the butter, the top is a bit of dried onions. Overall, the dish is in harmony, the taste is unforgettable. “, Wrote Ha Mach.

You should book a table in advance to choose a good area.

Suggested dishes: Shrimp and pork spring rolls, shrimp rice cakes, lotus salad, shrimp, chicken …

Located in a dead alley on Calmette Street, Secret Garden is like a green garden in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, where I often visit every time I want to taste Vietnamese food and find some peaceful atmosphere.

Dining space is one of the factors deciding whether or not diners will return to the restaurant. For me, from the layout of tables and chairs, Buddha statues to the lake … here are meticulously cared for, reminiscent of the old village space.

The shop serves dishes from the North – Central – South regions with familiar cooking methods such as making salad, stir-fry, fry, and grill. I tried the salted egg tofu, mixed rolls, stewed chicken with lemongrass leaves, rice with crab meat, sour soup with prawns and prawns, and the taste was fine. Lotus leaves salad with shrimp, shrimp and chicken served with crispy shrimp crackers, mixed with the sweet and sour taste of the sauce is quite impressive.

Suggested dishes: Fried rice with scallop, crispy squid with tamarind sauce, grilled snail with green pepper, fried chicken feet with spicy sauce …

Moc – Rieu & Nuong is located right in front of Vo Van Kiet avenue, so it is quite easy to find. The restaurant impresses diners by the open, green and pleasant terrace space. This is the right place if you want to enjoy the evening after work with colleagues or close friends.

Here, you can try beef salad, chicken feet, pilot mascot or fried rice scallops, scallops grilled with flying fish roe … The price of the dish is high compared to popular pubs but good with the view and quality. . Each person spends about 300,000 VND.

The biggest minus point here is in the parking location quite far from the shop, if the group is crowded, customers have to take the car to the parking lot and walk to. Conversely, the number of cars is small, the security guard will assist you.

Suggested dishes: Deep-fried slow-cooked duck drumstick served with ginger plum sauce, shrimp with coconut milk, tacos filled with Wagyu beef and butter …

I have the opportunity to come and enjoy the Christmas menu of the restaurant along the river ROS – Dining & River Lounge. High-end dining spot open from 2019 on the banks of the Saigon River, next to the romantic marina is an interesting evening dating suggestion for you.

The space of the restaurant has both inside and outside. If you like the feeling of watching the Saigon River airy like me or admiring the special fireworks, you can save this address.

Asian-style restaurant dish, good taste, not too impressive. You can try the combination seafood tray, in which the cheese oysters are the best. The staff is enthusiastic and diligent to observe and suggest to change the plate continuously for the customers when the dish is finished. I appreciate the fact that the restaurant kept the table on time despite the large number of customers at that time.