fried grasshoppers

— a plate of crispy fried grasshoppers, a beloved snack from Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta. For many people, the idea of eating insects might sound strange or even off-putting. But in Gunungkidul, a region in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, fried grasshoppers—locally known as walang goreng—are a beloved snack and a true culinary icon. Often described as tasting like shrimp … Read more