People and their food preferences vary from place to place. Some people strictly follow a vegetarian diet, while others enjoy incorporating animal protein into their diet. And some are willing to try unconventional foods like bugs and snakes. A Laotian street snack made with honey bee larvae is currently gaining attention on Instagram. Yes, you read that correctly. Food bloggers shared their experiences, demonstrating the preparation of the dishes and their reactions after tasting them. Many people who watched the video expressed their disgust in the comments section.
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The video begins with a street vendor slicing bee larvae from a thick sheet. Then soak it in water and roll it in palm leaves. Then place the palm-covered larvae on a grill with superheated coals. Finally, she offers the dish to food bloggers. Finally, the blogger tasted her dish, and she smiled and said, “Mmmm,” indicating her satisfaction.
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“Grilled bee larvae. It’s famous here in Laos! Have you tried this? Read the text attached to the video.
The video has over 12 million views, but the foodie community isn’t happy with the dish.
A user wrote: “I thought it was a beehive. But no, it’s a baby bug.”
Another added: “Please don’t eat this, it’s disgusting.”
Someone asked, “How do you eat this?”
One commenter said, “Humans shouldn’t eat insects.”
Several people agreed, saying, “People these days are eating everything.”
One said: “No wonder bee numbers are declining. Isn’t there enough other types of food available to sustain your gluttony?”
Another person added:Kise ye video dekh ke ulti aa ri hai? [Who is feeling nauseous after watching the video?]
Many even called this dish “disgusting.”
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Would you like to try grilled bee larvae?
