Suri Grubs - palm weevil larvae

World's Scariest Food

Popis: Located in the markets of Iquitos, Peru is a skewered, barbecued delicacy that has been compared in taste to everything from hazelnut to butter. It is the suri grub. Suri are the larvae of the palm weevil, an insect that’s common throughout the Amazon rain-forest. It's also known as the cocotero in Peru and comes about when the weevil burrows into the aguaje tree to lay its eggs. Once they hatch, the grubs feast on the oily palm bark. Some remark that this is the source of the suri’s rich, fatty flavour. Many street vendors make suri in the Peruvian style known as anticucho, which involves marinating them in spices before grilling. The result is a snack that’s crispy on the outside, yet creamy on the inside. The grub has a high fatty content which means they are perfect for frying. The popular dish chicharrón de suri, is prepared by cooks who season them with salt and garlic, then fry everything with green plantains. Mouth watering yet? But never fear! You can also enjoy the grubs raw. It’s important to first remove the insect’s head, pinchers, and intestines, after all, we do have some standards! Then, simply suck out the rest of its buttery, gelatinous insides. Suri are both delicious and a good source of protein (coming to a bodybuilding gym near you soon), contains vitamins A and E, and beta-carotene. They’re also a sustainable business for Amazon harvesters. As long as there are palm trees, there will be palm weevils feasting. And as long as there are palm weevils, there will be tourists and Peruvians feasting off their barbecued larvae. The circle of life.

Adresa: Belen Market, Iquitos, Peru

Web: https://www.rainforestcruises.com/jungle-blog/eating-suri-in-the-amazon

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky25XgwQwhA

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