How to Cook and Eat Grasshoppers | CHOW-TO — Make It #WithMe

achiote paste

🥗Healthier: spices blend

💰Cheaper: paprika

Paprika can mimic the color but lacks the depth of flavor.

chapulines

🥗Healthier: toasted pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: dried shrimp

Toasted pumpkin seeds provide crunch, while dried shrimp add umami.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Add a pinch of salt to the chapulines and place them in the oven for 4 to 5 minutes.

Prepare the achiote sauce by blending 100 grams of achiote paste, 2 cloves of garlic, 1/2 cup of white vinegar, and 1 cup of sour orange juice until smooth.

Heat the blended sauce in a pot until it thickens and the vinegar flavor diminishes, achieving a sauce-like consistency.

Cook black beans with onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, then blend to create a smooth puree.

Prepare fresh lettuce and slice avocado, seasoning the avocado with salt and a bit of lime juice to prevent oxidation.

Assemble the dish by spreading the black bean puree on a tortilla, adding the chapulines, fresh lettuce, and avocado on top.

Garnish with pickled red onion and habanero, and sprinkle with oregano.

Cooking Techniques

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