Ask and you shall receive.
Or all of them if wrapped in… You know… Bacon.
- Sakondry
A small, nutritious hopping insect with a long pink nose and fluffy rear end that’s native to Madagascar and sub-Saharan Africa. When fried, it has a strong smoky flavor and tastes like bacon. The sakondry is high in protein, minerals, and vitamins, and is a popular forest snack in Madagascar. Some people are farming sakondry to increase food security and save endangered lemurs.
- Sago grubs
Often called the “bacon of the bug world”, sago grubs are hearty and don’t have a strong “buggish” taste. They’re widely eaten in Southeast Asia and can be eaten raw or roasted.
- Cicadas
When cooked in garlic and salt, cicadas can taste like bacon, seafood, or popcorn. Some people also eat them raw.