Various bug recipes collected from the internet just for fun!
Keep in mind that there are people who actually eat bugs and enjoy the recipes!
Johnny: Daddy, are caterpillars good to eat?
Father: Have I not told you never to mention such things during meals!
Mother: Why did you say that, Junior? Why did you ask that question?
Johnny: It’s because I saw one on daddy’s lettuce, but now it’s gone.
Bee Larvae:
Remove the bee hive or nest from the tree and boil it. Remove larvae from the comb and dry them. Fry them with a little salt and eat or dry again if desired. You do not need to add oil when frying.
Roach Bug Milk:
~ 1 Part American Roach Bugs
~ 4 Parts water
Soak dried American Roach Bugs over night in water. Pour off water, and blend. Flavoring may be added to water before soaking. For a delicious smoothie add ice cream or frozen fruit & pure maple syrup.
Green Caterpillars:
These emerge at the end of the rainy season and feed on grass. To prepare them, remove the intestines and stomach and boil for 5 minutes. Dry them in the sun or low oven. Fry in a hot pan with a little oil when ready to eat.
Chocolate Covered Grasshoppers
~ baker’s chocolate
~ candied crickets
Melt baker’s chocolate in double boiler. Fill molds halfway with chocolate, add grasshoppers, fill rest of the way. A tasty surprise in every one!
Sand Crickets:
Dig these from the sand, remove stomach and intestines and wash. Fry in a hot pan with salt and a little oil.
Bee Grubs:
Marinate bee grubs, sliced onions, and citrus leaves in coconut cream containing some pepper. Wrap in pieces of linen and steam. Serve as a topping for rice.
Dragonfly nymphs:
Just boil them, and eat them!
