Steamed Beetles

BEFORE:
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Not sure what kind of beetles these are, but they need to be soaked (drowned?) to induce excretion before cooking.
AFTER:
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Steamed with lemon grass and kaffir lime leaves. This preparation is typical of Thai/Laos peasant cooking, and very healthy, AND very delicious.

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    Oy. Cheap protein. Makes me wonder, what do they give babies for teething??

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