POLL: UN recommends eating bugs. Have you tried?

[MrPlum]

UN says: why not eat more insects?
http://www.myfoxny.com/story/22233951/u ... re-insects

'2 billion people worldwide already supplement their diets with insects, which are high in protein and minerals, and have environmental benefits'

Errm... let me see...

[jingjoe]

I read somewhere that 80% of asian countries eat bugs and insects...the ones i have tried were fried in oil and i could of been munching down on anything,pretty sure most of the nutritional value was gone

[Big Boy]

I wouldn't knowingly eat bugs, but I'm sure that I've eaten more than my share of ants and weevils in the last 13 months.

[STEVE G]

I've tried some of the smaller ones like crickets and ants and have no problem with them, they're too small to taste of much anyway but I'm not so keen on some of the larger stuff that Thais tuck into.

[richard]

I actually enjoy them as a snack or side dish to Isaan food

Never tried 'em with F&C or mince and mash

[GLCQuantum]

Only certain varieties for me - actually just one.

I mentioned on another thread that I usually buy the little grubs whenever chappy goes past. What can I say? ... I like 'em!

They're the one's at the front, third tray in from the left Mr Plum. Try them - you might like them. (most don't though )

[Lung Per]

Only certain varieties for me - actually just one.

I mentioned on another thread that I usually buy the little grubs whenever chappy goes past. What can I say? ... I like 'em!

They're the one's at the front, third tray in from the left Mr Plum. Try them - you might like them. (most don't though )

My wife loves them so obviously I had to try. If this was the only food left for survival I would do it again.
The taste was acceptable and the nutrinal value well documented but......

[migrant]

If you try the grasshoppers, pull off the legs. Those spurs they have get caught up in your throat, despite numerous drinks

[Takiap]

I've eaten some or other dish made with ant eggs a few times and it tasted okay. Then again, so spicy it could have been anything and you'd be none the wiser. Tried a few other types of insects, and found them rather tasteless, so until doomsday arrives, I'll continue getting my protein from beef, pork, chicken and etc.

[PeteC]

To me it makes no difference how big or small or what type. All I taste anyway is the oil which I think is sesame oil mixed with regular cooking oil. Pete

[Nereus]

To me it makes no difference how big or small or what type. All I taste anyway is the oil which I think is sesame oil mixed with regular cooking oil. Pete

Or the chemical that was sprayed on them to catch them.

[PeteC]

^ That probably explains why my antennas have fallen off.

[MrPlum]

How many Thai POWs survived by eating insects? I wonder if foreign POWs followed suit? ('King Rat' excepted.)

I'm reluctant due to the frying. Can't be doing the arteries much good.

[Dr Mike]

I looked at the survey. My answer is not there.

"Yes, but only when accompanied by beer and only when I am trying to be cool"

[richard]

I'm reluctant due to the frying. Can't be doing the arteries much good.

Can be eaten raw real Isaan style