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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪15gProtein
🌾5gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Smoked Beetle Larvae

How to order / say it
Say it Kabari raetem — [Ka-ba-ri ra-e-tem]
Order I'd like to try the smoked beetle larvae, please.
Locally Mi savve katem Kabari raetem plis.
Say locally

Grilled beetle larvae with a smoky flavor.

Why try it?

An authentic and adventurous dish that reflects Munda's indigenous practices, offering a unique protein source that has sustained communities.

How it tastes

The larvae have a delicate, nutty taste, with smoky overtones from the grilling process, offering a soft interior and a crispy exterior.

Origin & History — first documented: 1895

Dating back centuries, this practice became iconic in the late 19th century as it used readily available natural resources to supplement diets.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g beetle larvae
  • 🥕 2 large banana leaves
  • 🧂 10 g salt
  • 🧂 5 g chili powder
  • 🍋 20 ml lime juice

Method

  1. 1 Marinate larvae with spices.
  2. 2 Wrap in banana leaves.
  3. 3 Smoke grill until crispy.

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