Crazy Food To Try In Asia

4. Inago

The word used to described locusts in the Japanese language, inago is fried and then boiled in a concoction of sugar and soy sauce in the tsukudani style of simmering for a sweet, yet salty, flavor. The result is a dish known as inago no tsukudani. Primarily composed of locusts, grasshoppers may also be used in an alternative version. Often served in mountainous areas such as Fukushima and Nagano, where seafood was once unavailable, the appetizer is still diet staple in many regions, although some of its popularity has subsided in recent years. These insects are high in protein, unsaturated fat, and helpful in reducing the effects of heart disease. Continue reading to reveal what eyeballs are considered an Asian delicacy to try.