Worms as My Dinner

Never thought I'd be the person boiling worms in my kitchen, but here we are. It started with a dare, and honestly, I figured I'd just gag and get it over with. But after reading up on how to actually prepare them, it turned into a weirdly methodical process. Boiling, rinsing, boiling again—it's not just about survival, it's about not getting sick. Roasting them in the oven with a little oil and garlic powder made the whole place smell like roasted nuts. I tossed a few on top of my ramen, just to see if I could handle it. The crunch was real, and the taste? Not nearly as bad as I expected. Kind of like sunflower seeds, if you don’t think too hard about it. Deep frying was next. I rolled them in flour and breadcrumbs, then dunked them in hot oil. The result was surprisingly snackable. Still, the whole time, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was on some bizarre cooking show challenge. Would I do it again? Maybe, if someone dared me. But I’ll never look at a rainy backyard the same way. #weirdfoodchallenge #edibleinsects #dareaccepted #proteinadventure #Food