The Changtangians' diet inevitably invaded the Western Lands.
Although there would surely be adaptations to the palate, such as the Northerners loving salt, the explosively stir-fried chicken cubes served at lunch were completely aromatic and flavorful, and hit just the right spot. Durin took one bite and felt as if every cell in his body, including the water within, was being slaughtered by the salt.
"Do your cooks pour salt from a can? So salty, but so delicious."
It's a pity that this dish was supposed to be served with rice. When you could devour mouthfuls of chicken cubes, you should be able to wolf down mouthfuls of rice too, the fragrance of chicken, the animal fats, all mixed with rice, reminded Durin of the good old days.
It's a pity that in the Western Lands you better not think too much about it, you might as well enjoy what's there.
