those of you who know about my fascination with this object in Taiwan's National Palace Museum will understand. Others...well, it is hard to explain. Suffice to say, I have an obsession. Just be happy I'm not obsessed with the meat stone (to which the same restaurant has an ode as well...)
check it out.
Jadeite Cabbage with Insects
One of the most famous masterpieces at the National Palace Museum, this dish utilizes fresh bokchoy sum (Chinese cabbage heart) from the farms of mid-Taiwan of comparable size and color to the artifact. Chefs boil it in a broth of quality chicken and ham, and serve it as a salad with black sesame sauce or as a hot dish with a dark broth sauce. The insects are represented by sergestid shrimps, which are high in calcium and proteins.
One of the most famous masterpieces at the National Palace Museum, this dish utilizes fresh bokchoy sum (Chinese cabbage heart) from the farms of mid-Taiwan of comparable size and color to the artifact. Chefs boil it in a broth of quality chicken and ham, and serve it as a salad with black sesame sauce or as a hot dish with a dark broth sauce. The insects are represented by sergestid shrimps, which are high in calcium and proteins.
(jade sculpture on the right; edible version on left)
p.s. here's the meatstone if you're curious:
(natural stone version on right; edible version on left)
AWESOME, NO? =)
