Hachinoko is a Japanese delicacy typically made using the larvae of which insects?
Hachinoko (bee and wasp larvae) is a popular delicacy in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan. After being harvested from their nests, they are cooked in a classic combination of soy sauce and sugar. This produces a slightly sweet, crumbly snack to nibble on between meals.
Omachi, a city in Nagano, is particularly famous for crackers made with a certain type of wasp called the 'digger wasp'. Locally know as 'jibachi senbei', they go down a treat with the old folks – who have formed an appreciation fan club for digger wasp treats.
It is said that the late Emperor Hirohito used to enjoy eating fried wasps served traditionally with boiled rice seasoned with sugar and soy sauce.
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Bob Gorby
I won’t have what She’s having!
mainjim
I'll pass!
billyboy915
Elsy O. Stromberg,
Wasps are very important pollinators, too. Wasps are insects, in the same Order, Hymenoptera, as bees and ants.
Kay Agnew
Barb Schmidt, 🤮
Bob Fowler
Not for me ! Thanks 🤮
Barb Schmidt
need the gag or throw up imago
Cuaxolotl
How to take revenge for a wasp sting thoroughly....
dinieiler
No thanks... I had a large breakfast...OF NOTHING...
John W Shreve
Helga U. Williams, They are probably raised for the purpose becoming hachinoko.
John W Shreve
Elsy O. Stromberg, Should they eat cees or dees? Ha, ha, ha!!
John W Shreve
Bob Gorby, Thanks. That thins out the competition.
Rafi Manory
Hachinoke is made of bee larvae. Never heard of wasps, and neither has wiki...
Elsy O. Stromberg
Don't care if they eat wasp larvae, but wish they'd stop eating bees.
Louella Wilson
Who's a queasy lot? Insects form an important part of the diet in many places around the world.
Jacqueline Tattam
Ben, no it’s not. It is a crunchy snack and delicious.
Howard Groopman
The hive in the picture led me to wasps.