Silkworm pupae being prepared for cooking


Preparation
5 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Serves
2-3 people

The following guide will detail how to make delicious and appealing silkworm pupae fritters. Let’s get into the kitchen and cook!

1Ingredients for Silkworm Fritters

  • 500g silkworm pupae
  • 2 eggs
  • 3-4 kaffir lime leaves
  • Seasonings: salt, pepper, fish sauce

Ingredients for silkworm pupae frittersIngredients for silkworm pupae fritters

Tip: When buying silkworm pupae, choose those with a golden-yellow, shiny, and even color. Avoid dull, dark, or bruised pupae. The meat inside should be ivory white and firm to the touch. Avoid soft, watery, or decayed pupae.

2How to Make Silkworm Fritters

Step 1 Prepare the Ingredients

Rinse the silkworm pupae under running water and drain them. Finely chop the kaffir lime leaves.

Preparing the ingredientsPreparing the ingredients

Step 2 Marinate the Silkworm Pupae

In a large bowl, combine the silkworm pupae with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.

Marinating the silkworm pupaeMarinating the silkworm pupae

Step 3 Fry the Silkworm Pupae

After 15 minutes, add 2 beaten eggs to the marinated silkworm pupae and mix well. Next, coat the pupae with bread crumbs and gently toss to evenly coat them.

Coating the silkworm pupae with egg and bread crumbsCoating the silkworm pupae with egg and bread crumbs

Heat oil in a pan over the stove. When the oil is hot, carefully add the coated silkworm pupae and fry until they float to the top and turn golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel. You can also add chopped kaffir lime leaves to the oil for extra fragrance.

Frying the silkworm pupaeFrying the silkworm pupae

Step 4 Serve

Silkworm pupae fritters are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. With just a few simple steps, you’ve created a tasty treat for your family to enjoy!

Silkworm pupae fritters as a final dishSilkworm pupae fritters as a final dish

3Enjoy!

Silkworm pupae fritters are easy to make and even easier to eat. The outside is golden and crispy from the bread crumbs, while the inside is soft and juicy, with a hint of egg.

Tasty silkworm pupae frittersTasty silkworm pupae fritters

There you have it! A simple and delicious way to prepare silkworm pupae fritters. Give it a try and enjoy the unique flavors and textures of this dish.

Source: Feedy Món Ăn Ngon

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