A recent viral video in China shows a man skillfully frying rocks in a mix of garlic, oil, and chili pepper. He introduced it as suodiu (嗦丢), literally meaning “suck and discard,” referring to how the dish was eaten (sorry to disappoint; you’re not actually supposed to eat the rocks). The suodiu in question was sold for 16 RMB per serving (around $2). The steep price tag shocked viewers, who felt that there was hardly anything edible on the plate. The admittedly peculiar dish actually has a long history in China. Originating in Hubei, a province often referred to as the “Land of Fish and Rice,” suodiu was first invented… Read More
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