Chapulines: Cooked Grasshoppers
An Oaxacan-style chapuline recipe, using grasshoppers, offers a unique culinary experience that might change perceptions about entomophagy.
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Instructions
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Prepare chapulines by removing their wings and legs.
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Heat oil in a shallow pan over medium-high heat, then sauté garlic, chile, and onion until translucent.
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Remove and discard the sautéed aromatics, leaving the flavored oil in the pan.
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Sauté the prepared chapulines in the oil until they are brown and crispy.
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Remove chapulines and drain them thoroughly on paper towels.
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Season with salt and fresh lime juice.
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Serve as a snack or as a filling for tacos.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories:
72 kcal
Carbohydrate:
3 g
Cholesterol:
0 mg
Fiber:
0 g
Protein:
0 g
Saturated Fat:
0 g
Sodium:
76 mg
Sugar:
1 g
Fat:
7 g
Unsaturated Fat:
0 g