Caterpillar dish – kitweonline

This is a Zambian delicacy. Caterpillars are mainly found in the Central Province of Zambia.

Ingredients

• Dried caterpillars 3 teacups
• 200mls cooking. Too much oil is a health hazard.
• 2 medium tomatoes and 1 medium onion
• Salt to taste

Preparation method

• First wash the caterpillars twice in cold water.
• Remove from cold water and soak them in warm water.
• Allow the water to cool so that the caterpillars can be soft.
• Heat oil in a sauce pan and fry them for 20 minutes.
• Add grated tomatoes and onions.Cover and allow to cook for 10 minutes.
• Stir, add salt and cover for another 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and allowed to cool.

Serve with nshima prepared from roller meal.
This meal is healthy. Try it now.