Hi-so Bug Eating: Low-carbon eating is the latest food trend and it’s bugging us out

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Hi-so Bug Eating: Low-carbon eating is the latest food trend and it’s bugging us out

By Alastair Newport

 

Wild tree basil pesto, soybean and cricket pasta served at a recent low-carbon pop-up dinner.

 

Eating bugs is nothing new in Thailand. It’s the selfie that every backpacker longs for when they finally make it to Khaosan, and in certain regions of the country, it’s a daily menu option no different than chicken or pork.

 

For most Bangkokians, the greatest pleasures in life can be had while enjoying the city’s food. Whether that means picking up some spicy larb moo or pad krapow gai from the food cart on your soi, or selecting a juicy slab of Wagyu fillet steak from your favorite restaurant, the feeling of anticipation as you decide what you’re going to eat is second-to-none.

But how would you feel if, instead of the usual protein sources of chicken, pork, shrimp and tofu, menus were boosted by the presence of silkworms, ants and crickets?  For those who have sampled the over-fried and under-flavored scorpions on-a-stick found in stalls throughout Bangkok, the idea is not entirely appealing. For more squeamish eaters, it’s downright terrifying.

 

Full Story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2017/01/19/hi-so-bug-eating-low-carbon-eating-latest-food-trend-and-its-bugging-us-out

 

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[Oziex1]

Bug eating Hub! 

[Jonmarleesco]

I'm sure the hi-sos' hot air generation will make up for any carbon credits afforded by their consuming bugs.

[catinthehat]

Sorry but those in the photo are NOT crickets. Crickets from the insect sellers cart are black and have their legs intact. But rather a type of larvae. Possibly from the silkworm.

[Beats56]

Have eaten bugs here in fact there is food cart around the corner. They are not bad..tasty in fact. If you get over the fact they are bugs then no problem with them.

[connda]

Environmentalists will soon lobby of have edible bugs labeled "Endangered Species" and that will be the end to that!