Nsenene

Nsenene is a seasonal specialty dish originating from Uganda. The name refers to grasshoppers (katydids) which are plucked and washed, then fried in their own fat, without cooking oil, and flavored with onions and salt. The grasshoppers can also be sun-dried or boiled, then consumed on their own or served as an accompaniment to other dishes.

These crunchy insects are typically caught in November using a torchlight and a huge white sheet, and they contain high amounts of proteins, dietary fiber, and fat. During the season, in November, nsenene are typically sold at grocery stores and local markets from huge plastic buckets and served in small boxes made of carton or tinfoil.