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Minkong (Edible Caterpillars)
Edible caterpillars, called "Minkong" in a local Cameroonian language, are larvae very often found in tree trunks such as the palm tree. There are many varieties of caterpillars (black ones, white grubs, etc.). Some caterpillars have black heads, others red.
Prep25 min
Cooking30 min
Total55 min
Servings4
DifficultyMedium
Calories250 kcal
Preparation
55 min- Put the caterpillars in hot water to rid them of their fine hairs.
- Salt them and clean them several times, changing the water (wear gloves).
- Drain and add the lemon juice.
- Put water in a pot and add the odzom, messep and hisim leaves.
- Add the tomato and the caterpillars, season with pepper and salt, and stir.
- Add the chili pepper.
- Put on the heat and cook for 30 minutes.
- Add the oil at the end of cooking.
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