Bee Larvae

Protein source
Used in 1 of 203 cuisines (0%)

The fatty white grubs of wild bees or wasps, nutty and creamy when cooked; a highland delicacy among the Hani and other Yunnan peoples.

Where it comes from

Gathered from wild nests in the mountains of Yunnan.

In the kitchen

Stir-fried, deep-fried, or pounded into a rich paste.

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