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Although the appearance is not as beautiful and attractive as many other species, this insect is very attractive to those who know how to enjoy it and is quite expensive. What is the Vietnamese specialty only in this swamp area that is called a rare and unique specialty? Find out in the article below.
Ca cuong is a very rare creature in Vietnam, has many effects and is commonly used in food processing. The following article will introduce you to this creature, its effects and some delicious specialties!
What is Ca cuong? Features of Ca cuong
What is Ca cuong?
Ca cuong (also known as cinnamon worm, da cuong), the scientific name is belostoma indica vitalis belongs to the family of insects, swimming legs. Worldwide, they are distributed in the Far East such as the Russian Federation or the tropics from India to Australia. In our country, ca cuong are abundant in the North, living in lakes, ponds, lagoons and rice fields.
Ca cuong
Currently, in our country, ca cuong are present in areas with many rivers from the north to the south, especially in the Mekong Delta , but due to increasingly polluted environmental conditions, ca cuong is becoming less and less frequent. .
Features of Ca cuong
Ca cuong has a small head, 2 big round eyes. The stem is gray-brown , leaf-shaped, flattened with an average length of about 7 – 8cm , about 3cm wide, with many glossy black lines on the body.
About the thorax of the casuarina is about 1/3 of the body, with 6 long legs. The abdomen is pale yellow covered with fine hair and has thin wings that look quite sturdy.
Features of Ca cuong
Ca cuong are underwater during the day and will come out of the ground to feed at night . The body is flat leaf-shaped, dull yellow or earthy brown. When immature, it looks like a cockroach on the outside.
As for the male ca cuong, on their body there are two more small sacs called ca cuong that contain a very fragrant liquid, often used as a weapon when the enemy attacks. People often take this liquid to produce ca cuong essential oil , which has a scent like cinnamon.
This aromatic gland is more developed in males. Besides, Ca cuong essential oil is a weapon that drives away enemies and attacks prey or lures females to mate. Along with ca cuong essential oil, their meat and eggs can be used as medicine.
Ca cuong attack its prey
Their breeding season falls between May and August of the solar calendar . Their way of laying eggs is similar to that of snails, which is to lay in bags surrounding rice stalks or grass lying close to the surface of the water. The development time of eggs is about 10 days , from hatching to maturity is more than 1 month.
Ca cuong are very light-loving , so at night they often move to places with electric light.
How much is the price of cabbage?
Ca cuong are sold for about 50,000 VND/male and about 40,000 VND/female. The price can be up to about 4,000,000 – 5,000,000 VND/kg. People often buy to enjoy or take essential oils. Many people buy ca cuong to extract essential oils and preserve them for use. Usually Ca cuong essential oil will be added to the bowl of dipping sauce to increase the delicious taste.
Ca cuong is expensive
Health benefits of cauliflower
Health benefits of cauliflower
According to Oriental medicine, Ca cuong has many effects on the body, sweet, neutral , non-toxic , so it is used to prepare kidney tonic, yang and treat some diseases related to the digestive system .
In addition, the eggs and meat of this species contain protein, lipids and a lot of vitamins. These are essential nutrients, helping to nourish and restore health.
According to some scientific studies, the aromatic essential oil of Ca cuong contains hexanol acetate compounds that have the ability to stimulate nerves, euphoria and enhance sexual ability when used in appropriate doses.
Delicious dishes from ca cuong
Ca cuong fish sauce rolls
Ca cuong fish sauce rolls
This is a popular dish with ivory white cakes, hot, thin but flexible mixed with the delicious aroma of Ca cuong served with a little fish sauce and raw vegetables that are great to complement. more energy for the body.
Crispy fried ca cuong
Crispy fried ca cuong
This dish is a specialty of Ca cuong that impresses many people by its delicious and attractive taste with fried ca cuong crispy, greasy taste with rich dipping sauce. Crispy fried ca cuong is not only delicious but also healthy.
Ca cuong fish sauce
Ca cuong fish sauce
This is a scrumptious, irresistible dipping sauce with a slightly pungent, spicy flavor mixed with a rich salty taste that is delicious with vegetables or meat.
Bun thang ca cuong
Bun thang ca cuong
This is a special dish of Ha Thanh place. With long soft noodles along with shredded chicken, eggs, shredded pork,… served with fish sauce mixed with a little bit of Ca cuong essential oil to create the characteristic flavor of this dish. Eating bun thang ca cuong gives us the necessary nutrients for the body.
Ca cuong soaked in wine
Ca cuong soaked in wine
Ca cuong soaked in alcohol is very suitable for men with the scent of cinnamon and this is also an oriental medicine in the treatment of diseases and has the ability to increase vitality for men.
Hopefully, through the above article, it will help you understand more about Ca cuong as well as its effects and pocket for yourself special dishes!
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