Southeast Asian Insect Dishes

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

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