编者按：迷人的风景、醉人的美食、独特的夜经济、众多的网红打卡点，深厚的文化底蕴……对湖南的热情与向往早就不仅于国内，越来越多的外国人也闻名而来。来自美国的老夏（Denis）就是其中一个。他不仅来了，还爱上了这里，留在了这里。作为一个在长沙生活了五年的外国人，他开始用视频记录这里的一切，不仅让更多的外国友人了解湖南，也给我们了解湖南提供了一个全新的视角。

Editor notes: The increasing number of people, not only domestic tourists but also foreigners from other countries, has been attracted by Hunan's charming natural scenery, delicious local snacks, special night market, countless Internet-famous sites, a time-honored history and rich culture. Denis, who comes from America, is one of them. He came here about five years ago and decided to stay here for a while. He wants to share everything which he experienced in Hunan and also provides a new way for us to know our hometown.

红网时刻新闻记者 陈珉颖 见习记者 樊令钰 长沙报道

前有“贝爷”丛林吃虫，后有老夏长沙烤虫。

Explorer Bear Grylls ate bugs in the jungle which attracts people's attention and interest. Now Denis will try to eat fired bugs for the first time in Changsha.

近日，老夏开启了一场“金灿灿”的吃虫之旅！

Recently, Denis embarked on a "golden" journey of bugs eating!

当老夏的朋友们还在害怕入口时，老夏已经一口一个烤蝎子，吃得嘎嘣脆了。

While his friends are still hesitant, Denis is already munching on crispy roasted scorpions.

琳琅满目的昆虫夜宵，刺激着众人的味蕾。

A dazzling array of insect night snacks stimulates everyone's taste buds.

油炸昆虫作为一种别具特色的美食小吃，近年来在全球范围内逐渐受到关注和喜爱。它被认为是一种富含蛋白质，同时脂肪含量相对较低的健康零食。

Deep-fried bugs, as a distinctive delicacy, have gained increasing attention and popularity worldwide in recent years. They are considered healthy snacks rich in protein and relatively low in fat.

这种独特的美食以各种昆虫为主要原料，如蝗虫、蚕蛹、蜂蛹、蚂蚱等。经过严格的挑选和处理后，昆虫会被投入预热的油锅中，迅速炸至金黄酥脆。

This unique cuisine features various bugs as the main ingredients, such as locusts, silk worms, bee pupae, grasshoppers, and more. After strict selection and processing, the bugs are thrown into preheated oil and quickly fried to a golden and crispy perfection.

有些昆虫带有坚果般的香脆口感，而有些则带有嫩滑多汁的质感，烹调师还会添加多种香料和调味料，赋予其诱人的香气和口感。

Some bugs have a nut-like crispy texture, while others have a tender and juicy sensation. Makers also add various spices and seasonings, giving them alluring aromas and flavors.

吃昆虫在我国也是一种传统的食物文化。早在先秦时期，不少虫子已成为人们的盘中餐。据《周礼》记载，当时用蚂蚁卵做的蚁子酱，是专供王室享用的肉酱之一。而蝉、蜂等昆虫，也是贵族阶层颇为喜欢的美食。

Eating bugs is a traditional food culture in China. In the pre-Qin period, many bugs were already part of people's meals. According to the "Rites of Zhou," ant eggs were used to make a sauce exclusively enjoyed by the royal family. Cicadas, bees, and other insects were also favored delicacies among the noble class.

虽然油炸昆虫对于不同的人来说有着不同的意义和接受程度，但无疑，它代表了人们对于多样化美食的探索和开放心态。对于喜欢尝试的老夏而言，油炸昆虫就是一次独特的、令人难忘的味蕾之旅！

Although deep-fried bugs hold different meanings and acceptance levels for different people, undoubtedly, they represent people's exploration of diverse cuisine and open-mindedness. For Denis who likes to try new things, deep-fried bugs are a unique and unforgettable journey of the taste buds!