Insect Cuisine

Insect Cuisine

　　Insect Cuisine

　　Serving insects as dishes at the table is sure to give first-time visitors quite a fright. But the Dai, Jingpo, and De'ang ethnic groups living in Dehong have long maintained the custom of eating insects, crafting tasty dishes from ingredients such as ant eggs, bamboo worms, bee pupae, and flower spiders. It may sound a bit creepy, but the taste is truly delightful—definitely a great pairing with alcohol. Adventurous travelers should give it a try; it's surprisingly nutritious.