How to Eat Scorpions
Scorpions may not sound like an ideal food, but this scorpion soup is great as an appetizer or main course. Try it with a Chinese beer for a taste that will surprise you.
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
