致命的“杀人黄蜂”也是一种松脆的美食

致命的“杀人黄蜂”也是一种松脆的美食

As zoologists and pest-control experts rush to eradicate the Asian “murder hornet” — the latest much-buzzed-about threat to invade our social feeds — gourmands in Japan can’t get enough of the crunchy, zesty snack.

动物学家和虫害控制专家们正忙着消灭亚洲的“杀人大黄蜂”——这是最近备受关注的威胁，威胁要入侵我们的社交网络——而日本的美食家们却吃不够这种酥脆可口的零食。

In more rural parts of Central Japan, giant hornets — which have infamously killed several people in recent years — have long been consumed in a variety of forms, and valued as a traditional source of cheap protein. The 2-inch long adult insects can even be found pan-fried and skewered for an on-the-go treat.

在日本中部较偏远的地区，巨型黄蜂——近年来已造成数人死亡——长期以来一直以各种形式被食用，并被视为廉价蛋白质的传统来源。这种2英寸长的成年昆虫甚至可以用平底锅煎炸，然后串起来，作为一种随身携带的美食。

“People have compared it to a popcorn-y flavor without the butter,” Joseph Yoon, independent chef and founder of Brooklyn Bugs, told The Post. “Depending on how you prepare it, it can have different flavors.”

“人们把它比作没有黄油的爆米花。”独立厨师兼布鲁克林虫子公司(Brooklyn Bugs)创始人约瑟夫尹(Joseph Yoon)对《邮报》说。他解释说：“根据你的烹调方法，它可以有不同的味道。”

Foodies in Tokyo have become big fans of a more upscale version of the exotic cuisine. Currently, more than 30 restaurants in the city have giant hornets on the menu, the New York Times reports. When they are steamed with rice they create a popular entree called hebo-gohan, and their drowned corpse and preserved venom are also key ingredients in some types of shochu, a clear distilled liquor of Japan.

东京的美食家们已经成为更高档的异国风味美食的忠实粉丝。据《纽约时报》报道，目前，该市30多家餐馆的菜单上都有大黄蜂。当他们用米饭蒸的时候，就创造了一种很受欢迎的主菜叫“河波高汉”，他们淹死的尸体和保存的毒液也是日本清蒸酒shochu的关键成分。

A festival called Kushihara Hebo Matsuri in the Gifu prefecture, a state in Japan’s central Chūbu region, is devoted to the daring murder hornet dishes. Like any state fair, prizes are awarded to largest nests, which are later auctioned to brave bidders.

岐阜县(位于日本中部Chūbu地区的一个州)有一个叫Kushihara Hebo Matsuri的节日，致力于大胆谋杀黄蜂菜肴。像其他博览会一样，奖品都会颁发给最大的巢穴，然后再拍卖给勇敢的竞拍者。