Photo guide to edible insects

Everyone remembers the cartoon "The Lion King" and one of its funniest characters – Timon and Pumbaa. And now remember what they ate. "Fuu, insects" – you remembered with disgust "that very moment". However, not only animals, but also people feed on insects these days. Moreover, some consider them a real delicacy. If you are tired of traditional food from different countries, feel free to scroll through our list of the most popular edible insects and be inspired to new culinary feats.

(15 photos in total)

1. Cicadas

Eaten: in Asia and some parts of the USA Taste: like asparagus Cooking method: cook or fry like shrimp

2. Wasp larvae

Eat: in Japan Taste: sweet and crispy Cooking method: with soy sauce and sugar

3. Scorpions

Eat: in Vietnam, Thailand, China Taste: like crab or shrimp Cooking method: on skewers, fried in oil

4. Red ants

Eat: in Thailand Taste: like lemon Cooking method: adding to salads

5. Tracks

Eaten: in Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe Taste: oily Cooking method: dried or smoked, served with sauce

6.Larvae of the barbel beetle species Prionoplus reticularis

Eat: in New Zealand Taste: like peanut butter Cooking method: eaten raw

7. Silkworms

Eaten: in Vietnam, China, Korea Taste: like dried shrimp Cooking method: boiled or fried

8. Tarantulas

Eat: in Cambodia and Venezuela Taste: like crab Cooking method: fried in oil with salt and sugar

9. Dragonflies

Eat: in Indonesia Taste: like crab Cooking method: boiled or fried

10. Shields

Eat: in Mexico Taste: like cinnamon Cooking method: ground with chili or as a filling for tacos

11. Palm weevil:

Eat: in Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia Taste: like coconut, if raw, and like bacon, if cooked Cooking method: raw or fried on skewers

12. Termites

Eaten: in West Africa, Australia, some parts of South America Taste: like carrots Cooking method: fried

13. Cockroaches

Eat: in Thailand Taste: salty with a fruity taste Cooking method: fried with hot sauce or steamed

14. Grasshoppers

Eat: in Mexico Taste: salty and spicy Cooking method: fried with chili and lime

15. Ants' eggs

Eat: in Mexico Taste: buttery and nut-like Cooking method: boiled or fried in butter, usually eaten in tacos