Chapter 46 Cold wind and rain

Eating dog meat is illegal in Taiwan, but from the west to the east, from the south to the north, and during the winter tonic season, dog meat can be eaten in all cities and towns.But no one is specific about the sale of dog meat. Most of the time, there is a paper lantern hanging at the door, with two big red words "Fragrant Meat" pasted on it, which means that the dog meat shop is open.There is a Chinese saying that "selling dog meat with sheep's tricks", probably as early as a few years ago, the slaughter of dogs was suspended as a ban. During the Spring and Autumn Period, King Goujian of Yue was determined to restore the country. He hoped to increase the number of soldiers and encourage the people to have more young men. Those who gave birth to men were given wine and dogs, and those who gave birth to women were given wine and pigs. This proves that dog meat was more valuable than pork at that time. Still high. "Historical Records: Assassin's Biography": "Since Jing Ke came to Yan, he loves the dog butcher of Yan, and Gao Jianli, who is good at building." Since there are people who make a living by butchering dogs, history can prove that not only eating dog meat was not prohibited in the Spring and Autumn Period, but it was also very common. Woolen cloth.

In all provinces in mainland China, Guangdong is famous for cooking dog meat. In addition, Fujian, Guangxi, and some areas of Jiangxi also regard dog meat as a winter tonic treasure.According to some expert dog butchers: "The color of dogs is different, and the fatness and goodness of the meat are also very different. Dog meat is particular about one black (black dogs are the most nourishing), two yellow, three flowers, and four white (white dogs have the most nutritional value) Poor), people who pay attention to eating dog meat first select the dog breed and raise it from a young age. They take care of the feed mix, cold, hot, salty and light in every possible way. At any time, they also need to touch the brittle bones under the dog's neck to determine the dog's fatness and thinness. If it’s too thin, the stewed meat will be thin and fat-free; if it’s too fat, you won’t be able to eat two pieces and it will feel plump and greasy, and you won’t be able to eat it.”

Therefore, to eat dog meat, you must choose a black dog raised by yourself. The waist must be fat and thin. The dog must be two to three months old and weigh about ten catties.As for Oxi's various famous dogs, such as Boxer, Shepherd, Tiger, Great Dane, and especially the Hound, they are all unattractive. The meat is rough and woody, and the skin is tough and smelly.It is said that ordinary dog ​​thieves, unless absolutely necessary, will dismiss foreign dogs.It's also against the law, and those who sell fragrant meat have little interest in foreign dogs, so famous Western dogs worth one hundred and eighty thousand, when they arrive at the dog slaughter market, their value plummets, but they are not as valuable as native dogs.

There is also a special method for slaughtering dogs. First, cut off the throat, let the blood out immediately, and then immerse it in boiling water to scald it.The method is good, scald the dog just right, touch it with your hand, and the dog's hair will come off at the root, which is more clean and neat than killing a pig and plucking its hair, and it saves trouble and thoroughness.The bitter thing is that you can’t get home from the heat, so you have to pull out one by one.There are many ways to eat dog meat, but most of them are stewed.The way in this province is to put more garlic cloves and a lot of red label rice wine to remove the fishy smell; the way in Guangdong and Fujian is mainly to put ginger and scallions. In addition to seasonings, some white dry wine is also indispensable.Stewed dog meat must be cut into large pieces and skinned, so that it can be stewed red, oily, fragrant and delicious.Veterans who love to eat dog meat say: "When eating dog meat, you must keep your mouth shut, keep eating chopsticks, eat without rice or porridge, and eat dog meat to the end. Only then can you achieve the highest artistic conception of eating dog meat." outsiders can comprehend.

Yongding in the west of Fujian Province is also the county that pays most attention to eating dog meat.There is a local saying that dog meat is eaten as a quilt.This sentence can be divided into two explanations: one is that if you are poor enough to be a quilt, you have to exchange money to eat dog meat; In recent years, some friends in the medical field have analyzed and tested dog meat. The results show that not only are there not many hormone components, but also the calories are not the highest among meats. Eating more dog meat does not have any high-level benefits.Although the speaker is earnest, the listener is contemptuous. You say what you say, and those who love to eat dog meat can still eat it.Probably the temptation of dog meat is too great, in the name of tonic, eat a few more meals to relieve hunger.

When Lu Rongting was dominant in Guangdong, he had a lot of friends with dog meat. I heard that he had entertained guests with a whole table of dog meat in a whimsical way, frying, frying, grilling, stewing and stewing. Dog meat was the main food from start to finish.While eating wildly, those who eat it are delighted. It is so heard, but it is not known whether it is true or not.However, with Lu Zhi's capricious curiosity, the legend may be true. Recently, some friends in the film and television industry in Japan suddenly moved their index fingers, which seems to be a bit ostentatious.Booked a table of the so-called Man Han Banquet for 20,000 US dollars at the Ambassador Hotel in Hong Kong, and feasted on it, not only caused a sensation in Hong Kong and Kowloon, but even Southeast Asian countries thought it was a feat.If they knew that there was a full feast of dog meat, I think they would definitely have a taste of it. Unfortunately, the Hong Kong authorities strictly prohibit the slaughter of dogs. If they are caught, they will be severely punished.I think that the big restaurants in Hong Kong dare not stand up to the challenge by themselves, so we have to make our Japanese friends salivate and stare anxiously.