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In some cultures around the world, insect-based chutneys or condiments are consumed as part of traditional cuisine.
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These chutneys often incorporate various types of insects, providing a unique flavour and nutritional value.
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Here are a few dishes that are made from insects:
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1. Chapulines Salsa Chapulines are toasted grasshoppers; sometimes ground and mixed with tomatoes, onions, and spices to create a salsa or chutney-like condiment.
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2. Tukutuku It is made with palm weevil larvae. The larvae are roasted and pounded into a paste, then combined with spices, herbs, and chilli peppers to create a chutney-like consistency.
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3. Red Ant Chutney Red ant chutney is made by grinding or pounding red ants along with chilli peppers, garlic, and other spices.
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4. Sago Worm Sambal Sago worms, the larvae of a type of beetle are often stir-fried with chilli, onions, and spices to create a spicy sambal or chutney-like dish.
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5. Jumiles Sals Jumiles are small insects. Their chutney is made by grinding the insects with tomatoes, onions, garlic, chilli peppers and spices.
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Do you know of any other food made from insects?