Amazonian Grub: So ... Suri |
| Published: August 11, 2008, 12:22 pm |
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Photo: Brava RagazzaNews Flash: Suri is not just the name of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter.In Peru, suri is the name for the larvae, or grub, of Rhynchophorus palmarum, a palm weevil commonly found in the Amazon.You probably thought the most bizarre food eaten in Peru was cuy.You were wrong.In the Amazon, people love to eat suri, those Amazonians grubs, and having had them myself, I can tell you why: they're both delicious and nutritious.Photo: Platillos TrovadoresGrubs are eaten in many parts of the world, particularly in the tropicsIn Malaysia, people eat the sago worm, in Central Africa grubs are a highly-prized source of protein, and here in California any wilderness survivalist will tell you to search for grubs if you ever get lost in a forest.In fact, many experts feel that grubs, and other insects, are one way to combat world hunger.While grubs may not make an appearance at local restaurant near you anytime in the near future, they're certainly available in Peruvian [ Full article ] |
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