Deep fried insects... A Delicacy in Thailand and Cambodia

Deep fried locust and in fact crickets, cockroaches and other creepy crawlies too, can be bought on most roadsides in Thailand and Cambodia. If you purchase fried locust from the right stall you may be pleasantly surprised, with the right amount of chilly or sugar if you have a sweet tooth, these crunchy snacks can be quite a delight. What might surprise you is that these fried insects are actually an excellent and cheap source of protein and are an excellent source of nutrients, especially in the developing world.

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Would you like to substitute your chicken wings for some insects? According to the FAO, insects are abundant, economical, healthy, and nutritious alternatives to mainstream staples such as chicken, pork, beef, even fish... So... Why don't we eat them in Haiti???

Read: Can Haitians Substitute Chicken for Insects? Hint: It's good for you!

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