They said the following Beraisa in front of R. Chiya Raba. R. Shimon ben Yochai says, "Ochel Tishberu me'Itam ba'Kesef va'Achaltem v'Gam Mayim Tichru me'Itam...'' - just like water was not changed from its creation, also any [food of Nochrim] that was not changed from its creation [is permitted].

Question: Mutaliya (seeds soaked in hot water) leeks [that are eaten raw], parched grain and hot water [of Nochrim] are permitted [even though they changed]!

Partial answer: This is fine for all [but one] of them, for through soaking, they can return to like they were. However, why is parched grain [permitted? It cannot return to like it was!]

Answer (R. Yosi bei R. Bun citing Rav): Anything that is eaten raw, like it is, [the Isur of] Bishul Akum does not apply to it, and one is Yotzei through it for Eruvei Tavshilin [if it was cooked, even via a Nochri].

Question: How does Rav establish the verse that [the Beraisa said in front of] R. Chiya Raba expounded, "Ochel Tishberu me'Itam''?

Answer: Through food, you will break [their evil intent]. If you fed him, you broke him. If he was harsh to you, break him with food. If not (this did not change him), weigh for him (give a gift of) money.

They say that so R. Yonason did. When he saw a powerful officer come to the city, he would send to him gifts of food.

What is the reason? If a case of an orphan or widow would arise, [R. Yonason] would be able to appease [the officer].