Charlotte LR Payne
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Zimbabwean insects, cooked Japanese-style

12/12/2013

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It's good to be back in Japan! Sento yesterday, onsen today... :)

And last night we enjoyed some very unique insect dishes, cooked by a professional Japanese chef, using fresh insects brought over on the plane from Zimbabwe the day before! Here they are:
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Squid and termite ceviche
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Tofu-termite croquettes
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Caterpillar and onion omelette
They were delicious, and all very protein-rich, as each contained a second protein source to complement the insect protein. This was perfect in context - these dishes were served as we sat drinking and talking for several hours, so they were an ideal accompaniment. 

However, in Zimbabwe, caterpillars are usually used as a stand-alone protein source in meals, accompanied by leafy vegetables and carbohydrate-rich maize meal or rice. 

So, that'll be the next challenge: A Japanese-style main dish in which caterpillars are the main protein source. Might give it a go tomorrow..

(I nearly forgot, drinks-pairing is obviously crucial: The squid and termite ceviche would go nicely with a dry white; Tofu-termite croquettes are a beer-drinker's snack, and the caterpillar and onion omelette is an end-of-the-night dish, an alternative to a kebab-and-chips, but one which you wont regret nearly as much the morning after)
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