Weirdest food ever tried-Pupa of Silkworm(Esmeralda, Siqi Wu)

 

 

     Just as shown in the picture above, the weirdest food I’ve ever tried is this- fried PUPAE of Silkworm. In northeast China, the dish of fried pupa of Silkworm is actually a representative dish and regarded as a pure culinary treat, instead of a form of insect, as most people view it. As long as I can remember, in my childhood every time there's a guest to visit or a holiday coming, my mother would buy fresh pupae of silkworm from the market and I know there must be the appetising dish on the table that night.

    Why is this weird? To begin with, this is the only insect I've ever eaten in my whole life. Moreover, when you cut in open, you won't be able to find many components. As many people would imagine, there may be many organs and other parts, but as a matter of fact, there are merely two parts: the worm and a coat surrounding it. The reason is that as the cocoon-turning process goes on, the viscera will be transformed into mixture of protein and fat, which makes the dish highly nutritious.

   So what does it taste like? Well, it has a very thick and smooth texture. Furthermore, when you cut it open, an opaque white and maybe a little bit yellowish layer is performed before your eyes. When you take a bite, a rich flavour and non-greasy savour will get on the tip of your tongue and sharing it with family and friends will bring a feeling of warmth and happiness around you.