Flying Grasshopper

In some cultures, insects like grasshoppers are considered a delicacy and are commonly consumed as a source of protein.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Flying Grasshopper

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: Experimental, International Courses: Appetizer, Dinner Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 100 gram Grasshoppers
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 cup Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and milk together.
4. Dip each grasshopper into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
6. Fry the coated grasshoppers until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Transfer the fried grasshoppers to a baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 5g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.