Reptile Rolls

The arid steppe that is the Mourning Plateau is home to many species of reptile, ranging from snakes to lizards. The Pale Men make use of these creatures in their cuisine, and one of the most popular dishes among the tribes are the reptile rolls.

Preparation

A reptile roll is, in all its simplicity, a cutlet of reptile meat that is seared on an open fire, stuffed with herbs and mushrooms and then rolled into a compact package. The contents of a roll are down to personal preference and many variations exist.

Cultural Relevance

Reptile rolls are a staple of the culinary arts of the Pale Men, and it is not unusual for warriors and wayfarers of the tribes to carry some rolls with them when they journey across the Mourning Plateau and to lands beyond. Due to this, the dish has been introduced to kitchens all across Nascindor, which have put their own spins on the rolls. Some substitute the herbs with fresh vegetables or the mushrooms with different sauces.

Nutritional Content

Being a meat-based dish, reptile rolls are a great source of protein, zinc and iron. The exact value one gets out of a roll is of course dependent on the exact reptile the roll is prepared from and the filling it is served with.

For the Pale Men, the nutritional content of a roll is designed to facilitate a boost in energy and an intake of nutrition that is conducive to long stretches of on-foot travel. Rolls prepared in other parts of the world, by other cultures, are often more luxurious and are less concerned about the energy they provide and more the presentation and overall gastronomic experience.

A reptile roll for me and my buddy. And don't skimp on the sauce!

–A Druvenian thug ordering at a local restaurant

by Midjourney

_{A plate of reptile rolls, prepared in a Glarithian fine dining restaurant}