Medium
Swazi
Mopani Worms
Traditional Swazi delicacy of dried caterpillars, fried with spices.
50
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Gluten-Free
Keto
Cooking Times
35 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
50 min
Total Time
Ingredients (6 items)
1.00 cup
Mopani worms
dried
1.00 small
Onion
chopped
1.00 medium
Tomato
chopped
2.00 tbsp
Olive oil
0.50 tsp
Salt
0.25 tsp
Chili powder
optional
Instructions (5 steps)
1
Soak mopani worms in warm water for 30 minutes, then drain.
30 minutes
2
Cook onion and tomato in oil until soft.
5 minutes
3
Add worms, salt, and chili powder if using.
4
Fry for 10 minutes until crispy.
10 minutes
5
Serve as a snack or with pap.