Asian Insect Dishes

Beondegi is a classic South Korean street food consisting of silkworm pupae insects. These tiny animals are usually boiled or steamed and then seasoned before they are served in small cups. Although of an acquired taste, beondegi is available at n... READ MORE

Mod daeng is the name for weaver ants that can be found in the northeast of Thailand. The literal translation from Thai means red ant. The ants are collected once a year in the dry season from February until May. Their eggs (kai mod daeng... READ MORE

Rod duan are fried bamboo caterpillars originating from Thailand. The caterpillars live in the bamboos and consume it as well. They're high in protein, low in fat, and some people believe that they have medicinal properties. The caterpillars are u... READ MORE

Inago no tsukudani is a traditional dish featuring insects as the key ingredient. It originates from the mountainous regions such as Nagano and Fukushima. The dish is prepared with rice grasshoppers or locusts that are cooked in a combination of s... READ MORE

Hon mhai is a traditional insect dish that's especially popular in Bangkok. It's made by deep-frying silk worms, then seasoning them with salt, pepper, and sometimes a secret sauce that's prepared by the vendor, because the snack is usually sold f... READ MORE

Malang tod is a Thai dish consisting of a variety of fried insects such as crickets, beetles, worms, and grasshoppers. Once fried, the insects are traditionally served with a bit of pepper and soy sauce or fish sauce. This dish is very nutritious ... READ MORE

Beondegi soup is a Korean soup made with silkworm pupae as the key ingredient. In order to prepare it, the silkworm pupae is marinated in sweet soy sauce, then boiled for a long time in water. The aromas are distinctive, pungent and earthy, making... READ MORE