20. Sago Delight - Southeast Asia

Edible sago grubs are said to be creamy tasting when raw or meaty and like bacon when cooked. Looks like it can be served with eggs because of its bacon-like flavor, it's worth the try. It is generally seasoned and flavored in the same way as the other Southeast Asian creepy crawly favorite, Jing Leed and can served alongside.

Sago Grubs can be eaten raw, steamed wrapped in sago palm leaves or roasted. They taste a bit like snail and oysters combined with a bland vegetable taste. Much of the taste actually comes from the cooking method - they can taste meatier if fried in oil or bacon fat. They can also be smoked or fried. To roast them, just make a kabob from them on a skewer and hold them over the fire.

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