Japanese cuisine isn't all raw fish and noodles, you know. There are some more eccentric culinary choices out there that might well require a bit more bravery to consume. The Takeo Tokyo Giant Water Bugs Snack is one such example: a pack of genuine insect snacks that come salted and ready to pop in the mouth. A common delicacy in Southeast Asia (from where these water bugs are sourced), these crunchy critters are surprisingly healthy and tasty, and are prepared without any artificial elements like MSG or preservatives.
The Takeo Tokyo Giant Water Bugs Snack features:
- Pack contains 2 giant water bugs (Belostomatidae)
- Salted, cooked, and dehydrated
- No coloring or preservatives
- Boiled, not fried
- No MSG
- Weight: 4 g (0.1 oz)
- Store away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humid conditions
- Expiry date: approx. 1 month (consume quickly after opening)
- Beetles are from Thailand
- May vary from images
- Not recommended for people with shrimp or shellfish allergies
- Instructions: Japanese