Minkong (Edible Caterpillars)

shopping_basket Ingredients 11 items

• check_circle 100 g caterpillars
• check_circle 1 tomato (optional)
• check_circle 1 lemon
• check_circle Odzom leaves
• check_circle Messep leaves
• check_circle Hisim leaves
• check_circle Chili pepper
• check_circle Black pepper
• check_circle Salt
• check_circle 50 ml water
• check_circle 2 tbsp oil

receipt_long Preparation Steps

1. 1
   Put the caterpillars in hot water to rid them of their fine hairs.
2. 2
   Salt them and clean them several times, changing the water (wear gloves).
3. 3
   Drain and add the lemon juice.
4. 4
   Put water in a pot and add the odzom, messep and hisim leaves.
5. 5
   Add the tomato and the caterpillars, season with pepper and salt, and stir.
6. 6
   Add the chili pepper.
7. 7
   Put on the heat and cook for 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Add the oil at the end of cooking.