Instructions

• : Do not eat this soup if you are allergic to shellfish.
• Step 1: Heat oil Start your scorpion soup by heating the oil in a large wok.
• Step 2: Add scorpions Add the scorpions and stir-fry for 20 seconds.
• TIP: Canned and frozen scorpions are available through online retailers.
• Step 3: Add garlic, pork, salt, pepper Add the garlic, pork, salt, and pepper. Stir fry briefly.
• Step 4: Add water and remaining ingredients Add the water, ginger, dates, red berries, and carrot.
• Step 5: Simmer on low Simmer on low heat for 40 minutes. Remove the tip of the tail with a pair of scissors before eating the scorpion.
• FACT: Scorpions are fluorescent under ultraviolet light.

You Will Need

• u00bd c. vegetable oil
• 30-40 scorpions
• washed
• 1 large garlic bulb
• crushed
• u00bc lb. fresh pork
• Salt and pepper
• 2 c. water
• 3 cm. fresh ginger root chopped
• 1 handful dried Chinese dates
• 1 handful Chinese red berries
• 1 large carrot
• sliced
• Wok
• Scissors