Why People Are Obsessed with Fried Rocks

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Frying rocks are the latest craze, a bizarre culinary trend that's gained traction in recent years. The process involves dipping rocks in batter, deep-frying them until golden brown, and then devouring them like crispy snacks. Some enthusiasts claim that fried rocks have a unique texture and flavor, akin to crispy potato chips or tempura. Others see it as a quirky novelty, indulging in the absurdity of eating something as mundane as a rock. Would you like to try something rocks for lunch?  Credit:  Century egg: Kowloneese, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Century_egg_sliced_open.jpeg  Century eggs: Renfeizhen, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Century_eggs_(2).jpg  coneballs15im / Imgur  dino-claw / Reddit  Animation is created by Bright Side.  #brightside   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/   Listen to Bright Side on:  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/idhttps-podcasts-apple-com-podcast-bright-side/id1554898078 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brightside/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Snapchat - https://www.snapchat.com/p/c6a1e38a-bff1-4a40-9731-2c8234ccb19f/1866144599336960  Stock materials (photos, footages and other):  https://www.depositphotos.com  https://www.shutterstock.com  https://www.eastnews.ru  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me

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00:00 Have you ever felt so hungry you said you'd eat rocks?

00:04 Be careful the next time, unless you really mean it.

00:08 River rocks with condiments and spices are now a trending dish in Asia.

00:13 Videos of chef making stir-fried sudio, which is the name of the dish, are a hit on social

00:19 media.

00:20 It's sold at bustling night markets, cooked fresh from the riverbank, and is used in pranks.

00:26 Some folks in the videos don't know what they're served and spit out that delicacy.

00:31 A portion of it costs slightly over $2, but some people believe it's expensive as the

00:36 ingredients can technically be reused.

00:40 Sudio has its roots in the past, and no, ancient Asian chefs didn't go around picking up

00:45 rocks to serve them as a delicacy.

00:48 This tradition isn't about eating rocks, it's about using them to jazz up your soup

00:52 game.

00:54 But these aren't just any old rocks lying around.

00:56 We're talking about those little ones you can find in freshwater streams and rivers

01:00 full of fish.

01:02 Centuries ago, when there were no to-go snacks or preservatives to keep food fresh for long,

01:07 it was a real problem for people who had to move around a lot in boats, especially in

01:12 the summer.

01:13 Once they ran out of animals and vegetables, they had to get creative to make sure they

01:17 had something to eat.

01:20 They say Sudio originated in a landlocked province, where sailors would embark on journeys

01:25 that stretched for weeks and months down the river and were stranded without supplies.

01:31 So when fish wasn't on the menu, these savvy people turned to rocks and pebbles for a flavor

01:36 boost.

01:37 The rocks, after chilling in the company of fish, oysters, clams, and all things underwater,

01:43 absorbed the taste of these delicious river inhabitants.

01:47 Once they ended up in the cooking pot, they didn't transform into some muddy mess like

01:51 you would think, but unleashed a burst of fishy goodness.

01:56 Once motorized vessels came into the province and it became more economically developed,

02:01 the dish lost its popularity.

02:04 Hey, but now the world's hardest dish is back!

02:08 And it seems to leave no one who tries it indifferent.

02:12 Some say it's the perfect snack for fitness fans, as it has zero calories but comes with

02:17 so many flavors.

02:19 Others believe it's not hygienic, since you can throw the rocks back in the water

02:23 and then take them out and cook them again.

02:27 Whatever the case, the preparation process for this dish is quite a show.

02:31 Ideally, you'd need to get fresh rocks for it right out of the river.

02:36 If they stay out too long, they lose all the flavor.

02:39 So these fresh rocks are fried in lard or animal or plant fat, and the flavor spreads

02:44 to the oil as well.

02:46 Then cooks add garlic, ginger, chilies, shallots, onions, peppers, and whatever spices they

02:52 might choose.

02:53 The more veggies you add, the more it reminds you of a warm winter soup.

02:58 Then the cooks top it off with some salt, black pepper, and chili flakes, and lookie

03:03 here, it's all done!

03:05 Looks quite simple, so some TikTokers have already tried it at home before the whole

03:09 craze about the dish.

03:13 One important note – if you want to try Ceodio, don't ever chew on the rocks.

03:18 Slurp upon them, take the most of them, and then throw them away one by one.

03:23 You can keep them as souvenirs or leave them on the plate.

03:27 Once you're done with all the rocks, just eat what you have left on the plate as you

03:31 would eat any other soup.

03:32 The rocks should leave a distinctive fishy flavor even once they're out.

03:37 If you weren't ready to have rocks for lunch just yet, how about olive oil coffee for breakfast?

03:44 This trending drink was made popular by Starbucks and is easy to recreate at home.

03:50 If you think it's yucky to add fat to your coffee, chances are that you've already

03:54 done that.

03:55 Full-fat milk or heavy cream-based cold foam are all fat in your drink.

04:00 In some countries, like Singapore, it's been traditional to add butter to coffee for

04:05 decades.

04:06 Fans of this drink claim that the caffeine absorbs all the fats in the butter, so it

04:11 gets into your system slower, and this coffee keeps you energized for longer.

04:16 Olive oil has long had a reputation as a healthy wonder maker, so when you consume it in any

04:22 form, it enriches you with some vitamins and antioxidants.

04:26 If you're worried that your drink will taste more like olive oil than coffee, opt for the

04:30 dark roast.

04:31 It has a more intense chocolatey flavor.

04:36 If you aren't a coffee drinker, maybe I can interest you in a glass of pilk.

04:41 The mix of Pepsi and milk became famous in the US after Lindsay Lohan presented the concept

04:47 to the world in Pepsi's holiday season ad campaign.

04:51 The Internet couldn't leave this idea hanging, so people started trying it on TikTok and

04:56 shared their reactions.

04:58 In the ad, Pepsi is added to a glass of milk in it.

05:01 In real life, users prefer to pour Pepsi with a handful of ice first and then spice it up

05:07 with different kinds of milk, like oat and soy.

05:11 Those who tried it agree that it's not bad, and some people say it's just like Pepsi,

05:16 maybe a bit creamier.

05:18 Are you hungry for a cookie by now?

05:21 And not just any cookie, the Japanese Wasp Cookie.

05:24 They're rice crackers with a smattering of wasps in every bite.

05:29 This snack was invented by a local wasp fan club and cracker baker.

05:34 Only the bad guys of the wasp world, digger wasps, are used for this peculiar snack.

05:39 These wasps paralyze other insects to take them to their youngsters and feed them with

05:44 that prey.

05:45 But have no worries, they won't do you any bad after they're boiled, dried, and added

05:50 to the rice cookie mix.

05:52 People who've tried it share that it comes with a sweet and savory flavor, and the wasps

05:57 taste somewhat like bitter burnt raisins.

06:01 Mmm boy.

06:03 Century eggs are another snack idea from Asia.

06:06 Those are eggs that have been preserved for a long period of time in a special mix of

06:11 clay, salt, wood ash, and quicklime.

06:15 Over time, the outer egg white becomes dark brown or black and gelatinous, and the inner

06:20 egg yolk turns dark green.

06:23 Now, those aren't the most attractive-looking colors, but the egg has a rich flavor and

06:28 is safe to eat.

06:29 There are no bacteria or mold inside.

06:32 The eggs usually come as an appetizer with soy sauce.

06:36 They can be duck, quail, or chicken, and also go under the names of "thousand-year eggs,"

06:41 "millennium," or "skin eggs."

06:43 They're served as a delicacy for at least several centuries.

06:47 Legend has it that there was a man who wanted to surprise the lady he liked with duck eggs

06:52 he left outside for her.

06:54 She hadn't found them in months, and it looks like when she did, they tasted better than

06:58 ever.

07:00 You first.

07:03 If you ever find yourself in a market in South Korea and feel the smell of seafood with no

07:08 actual seafood in sight, it must be the Beondegi stand.

07:13 It looks like coffee beans, but it's a type of insect, silkworm pupa.

07:17 You can find it pretty much anywhere, from streets to grocery stores all across the country.

07:23 It's normally boiled or steamed and tastes savory and a bit fishy.

07:27 The snack has a crunchy outer shell, and the inside is juicy.

07:32 There's a more popular salted and spiced version, although some vendors add sugar to it to create

07:37 a candied version.

07:40 Beondegis have played an important role in the local culture for centuries for their

07:44 more obvious silk-making talents.

07:46 Then, someone had the smart idea to also use them as an available source of protein for

07:51 people in need.

07:53 They say not everyone falls in love with it from the first bite, but you can slowly get

07:58 used to it.

08:00 Now it's mostly enjoyed by the older generations.

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