(Baonghean.vn) - Forest crickets, bamboo worms, and bee pupae may look "frightening," but they are actually delicious and nutritious when prepared into dishes.
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| In autumn, the forests of Nghe An province are filled with various insects that locals catch and prepare into many delicious and nutritious dishes. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Crickets (also known as forest crickets) live in tree hollows and rock caves, and this is their breeding season. Simply by smoking out their hiding places, many people can catch a whole basketful of crickets. Crickets are prepared in various ways, such as stir-fried, in sour soup, or grilled, and are nutritious and delicious dishes. Currently, each kilogram of crickets sells for 100,000 VND. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Around this time, various types of bees, such as wasps and ground bees, were also abundant in the forests and were sought after by many people. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| However, catching these aggressive bees requires careful equipment because a sting can be life-threatening. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Bee pupae are large, plump, and pure white. There are many ways to prepare bee pupae, such as stir-frying, grilling, or making porridge... This is a highly nutritious food that many people seek out. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| In addition, another type of insect that lives in bamboo stalks, the bamboo shoot worm, has also begun its season at this time. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| At first glance, the wriggling worms inside the bamboo tubes are quite frightening to many, but for the people of the highlands, they are considered the cleanest food source from nature. Bamboo worms are sold for 250,000 VND per kilogram. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| The most popular dish made from bamboo worms is stir-fried with a few lime leaves or turmeric leaves; when eaten, it has a rich, fragrant, and distinctive flavor. Photo: Dao Tho |
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