Photo guide to edible insects
Everyone remembers the cartoon "The Lion King" and one of its funniest characters – Timon and Pumbaa. And now remember what they ate. "Fuu, insects" – you remembered with disgust "that very moment". However, not only animals, but also people feed on insects these days. Moreover, some consider them a real delicacy. If you are tired of traditional food from different countries, feel free to scroll through our list of the most popular edible insects and be inspired to new culinary feats.
(15 photos in total)
1. Cicadas
Eaten: in Asia and some parts of the USA Taste: like asparagus Cooking method: cook or fry like shrimp
2. Wasp larvae
Eat: in Japan Taste: sweet and crispy Cooking method: with soy sauce and sugar
3. Scorpions
Eat: in Vietnam, Thailand, China Taste: like crab or shrimp Cooking method: on skewers, fried in oil
4. Red ants
Eat: in Thailand Taste: like lemon Cooking method: adding to salads
5. Tracks
Eaten: in Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe Taste: oily Cooking method: dried or smoked, served with sauce
6.Larvae of the barbel beetle species Prionoplus reticularis
Eat: in New Zealand Taste: like peanut butter Cooking method: eaten raw
7. Silkworms
Eaten: in Vietnam, China, Korea Taste: like dried shrimp Cooking method: boiled or fried
8. Tarantulas
Eat: in Cambodia and Venezuela Taste: like crab Cooking method: fried in oil with salt and sugar
9. Dragonflies
Eat: in Indonesia Taste: like crab Cooking method: boiled or fried
10. Shields
Eat: in Mexico Taste: like cinnamon Cooking method: ground with chili or as a filling for tacos
11. Palm weevil:
Eat: in Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia Taste: like coconut, if raw, and like bacon, if cooked Cooking method: raw or fried on skewers
12. Termites
Eaten: in West Africa, Australia, some parts of South America Taste: like carrots Cooking method: fried
13. Cockroaches
Eat: in Thailand Taste: salty with a fruity taste Cooking method: fried with hot sauce or steamed
14. Grasshoppers
Eat: in Mexico Taste: salty and spicy Cooking method: fried with chili and lime
15. Ants' eggs
Eat: in Mexico Taste: buttery and nut-like Cooking method: boiled or fried in butter, usually eaten in tacos