Anticuchos de suri

Anticucho de suri is a traditional dish originating from the Peruvian jungles. These skewers are usually made with beef heart and they're sold on the streets, but this type of anticucho is unique because its key ingredient is suri, or South American palm weevil larvae.

The suri is extracted from the palmetto or aguaje trees, washed, seasoned with salt and garlic, marinated for about 20 minutes, and then threaded on skewers and fried or grilled. Once prepared, anticuchos de suri are typically accompanied by cooked or fried plantains on the side.