Fried Grasshoppers, a crispy sensation that makes you addicted

Is this considered extreme food? It could be, especially for those who are not used to eating grasshoppers. However, in an area in Indonesia, this food is a source of protein that replaces chicken or beef. In the Gunung Kidul area (Yogyakarta) this food is common, as well as in several other small areas in Central Java Province. Isn't it disgusting to eat this grasshopper? If you are not used to it, of course it is. However, if you are used to it, of course not. It depends on our respective understandings.

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It turns out that the FAO (Food Agricultural Organization) has long recommended this food as an alternative food that is full of nutrition. Imagine, almost 70% of the entire grasshopper body itself is protein. In addition to protein, we can utilize zinc, calcium, magnesium, and iron contained in this grasshopper.

Of course the big question for you is how does it taste? Honestly, this is my first try eating fried grasshoppers. In the area where I was born and raised, of course this is not a familiar food. Just imagining eating it is certainly a little disgusting. However, my interest is very great to try it. Moreover, this food can be categorized as a clean animal. That is, do not equate it with cockroaches, lizards, rats, or animals that are always in dirty places. Grasshoppers always perch in clean places and choose quality food. In addition, reviews from buyers strongly encourage you to taste it directly. Almost all of those who dare to try it say that this food is addictive! You will not feel bitter, gummy, or nauseous when eating it.

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Okay, I will tell you my experience when eating this fried grasshopper. When my order arrived (I ordered it online), I immediately opened the package containing two packages of fried grasshopper with two flavors. The flavors I chose were savory and sweet and spicy. The savory flavor that I ordered was intended if my children wanted to taste it (because they can't stand spicy flavors). One by one, the packages containing fried grasshopper I poured onto a plate. The fried grasshopper was smaller in size (that's because I didn't find medium-sized fried grasshoppers in the market place). Honestly, for the first time, I didn't have the full ability to taste it. My guts seemed to shrink when I saw the appearance of an animal with large, striking eyes, with bent wings and legs. What did I do to this animal? because suddenly I was unable to eat it. I turned to my husband, and my husband casually said "just eat it". Although I'm sure, he also couldn't chew this strange grasshopper. For the sake of this review, I finally dared to put the fried grasshopper in my mouth. It turned out to taste good! no less than the taste of fried shrimp. The crunchy sensation adds a taste that is actually not foreign to our mouths. It almost tastes the same as the food we eat every day. Savory, delicious, crunchy, full of nutrition, those are the words that I use to describe these fried grasshoppers. You don't need to doubt the taste. As for the taste, I prefer sweet and spicy, because I love sweet and spicy. I can mix it into rice as my lunch. In my opinion, this taste is addictive. My husband and children also like it. Even my children fearlessly ate these delicious fried grasshoppers.

That's all my review of this delicious fried grasshopper. Please write your response in the comment column. Thank you for reading my article, hopefully useful. Have a nice day.

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