Cambodia Food - Street Food - Fried Cricket Recipe

crickets

🥗Healthier: mealworms

💰Cheaper: grasshoppers

Mealworms and grasshoppers are often more accessible and provide similar protein content.

Rinse crickets under cold water and drain well.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add crickets to the hot oil in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Fry crickets until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes.

Remove crickets with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

In a separate pan, heat a little oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.

Add fried crickets to the pan with garlic and toss to combine.

Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste.

Drizzle with soy sauce and sprinkle with sugar, tossing well.

Garnish with chopped green onions, crushed peanuts, and sesame seeds.

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

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