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The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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95 | Calories |
1g | Fat |
19g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 to 8 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 95 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 1g | 2% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 41mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% |
Protein 6g | |
Calcium 48mg | 4% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
These chapulines, or grasshoppers, are delicious when wrapped in a corn tortilla and drenched in chile sauce, or on their own as a quick snack. They are very popular in Oaxaca, Mexico where they are consumed on a daily basis. Chapulines are very high in protein yet very low in fat and have a wonderful crunchy texture when cooked properly. Grasshoppers in abundance are hard to find, and even in Mexico they are only found in certain states. But if you do come across a good Chapulines source, you can use this recipe for fantastic results. Grasshoppers can sometimes contain parasites, so cooking them thoroughly is very important.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chapulines (grasshoppers)
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled and chopped)
- 1 serrano chile (seeded and diced)
- 1/2 onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup oil (for frying)
- Dash salt (or to taste)
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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You will need to pull the wings and legs off of each chapuline.
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Heat the oil in a shallow pan and sauté the garlic, chile, and the onions until the onions are translucent.
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With a slotted spoon, remove and discard the onions, chile and the garlic from the oil, leaving the oil in the pan.
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Sauté the chapulines in the oil until they are brown and crispy.
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Remove the chapulines and drain them well on paper towels.
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Sprinkle salt over the top, and then squeeze some lime over them.
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You can enjoy them as a snack or use as a filling for tacos.
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