Fried Scorpion Snacks for the Office! - Why Would You Eat That?
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In this episode of Why Would You Eat That? We tackle China's Fried Scorpion Snacks! Often sustainably raised, low in fat & loaded with protein, this is a snack you can feel good about - given you aren't afraid of scorpions. Check out the episode to see what the office thought! Subscribe to Tasted for more culinary journeys: http://goo.gl/Z7lbS
Popular in parts of China & many other parts of the world, this delicacy often seen as a pest in the West, turns out to be a popular after school treat! Insects are close relatives of shrimp and lobsters, both of which are considered culinary delicacies, so it's not a surprise that recipes around the world include a plethora of creepy crawlies. Though scorpions aren't formally insects, but arachnids, they still make the cut in the world of culinary bugs! Scorpions populate almost every part of the globe. They strike fear in the hearts of many people due to the potent venom in the stingers of many variations of it. That didn't stop anyone from trying out cooking and eating them, though! These deep fried arachnids are delicious to some and terrifying to others, so we had to ask -- Why Would You Eat That?
Have you tried these guys? Do you have any delicious scorpion recipes? Let us know what you think or have experienced in the comments below!
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On Why Would You Eat That? we scour the globe for the most bizarre foods and explain why anyone would be crazy enough to eat them. You'll be shocked to see how one man's trash can actually be another man's delicacy. Don't forget to subscribe to Tasted for a new episode of Why Would You Eat That? every Friday!
Popular in parts of China & many other parts of the world, this delicacy often seen as a pest in the West, turns out to be a popular after school treat! Insects are close relatives of shrimp and lobsters, both of which are considered culinary delicacies, so it's not a surprise that recipes around the world include a plethora of creepy crawlies. Though scorpions aren't formally insects, but arachnids, they still make the cut in the world of culinary bugs! Scorpions populate almost every part of the globe. They strike fear in the hearts of many people due to the potent venom in the stingers of many variations of it. That didn't stop anyone from trying out cooking and eating them, though! These deep fried arachnids are delicious to some and terrifying to others, so we had to ask -- Why Would You Eat That?
Have you tried these guys? Do you have any delicious scorpion recipes? Let us know what you think or have experienced in the comments below!
Watch More Why Would You Eat That?: http://goo.gl/8V404
On Why Would You Eat That? we scour the globe for the most bizarre foods and explain why anyone would be crazy enough to eat them. You'll be shocked to see how one man's trash can actually be another man's delicacy. Don't forget to subscribe to Tasted for a new episode of Why Would You Eat That? every Friday!