Coconut worm is a famous specialty of Vietnam in general and Ben Tre in particular that not everyone has the courage to try. Coconut weevils are larvae of aspen beetles that nest in the soft old part of the coconut tree and suck up nutrients in it. This is the tastiest, cleanest and most nutritious part of the coconut tree. Therefore, the coconut worm is a clean and nutritious food source, because it eats the most quintessential part of the coconut tree.
Coconut worms are processed into many different dishes, of which the most popular is the dish dipped in fish sauce and eaten raw. In addition, it is also processed into grilled worms, butter fried worms, steamed coconut worms, porridge cooked worms…
Although it is such a delicious dish, few people dare to try this dish. The feeling of seeing the larvae still squirming and squirming brought to the mouth makes many people sweat and even if they are convinced, they do not dare to have the courage to try.
However, if you have the opportunity to come to Ben Tre, then you should have the courage to enjoy this special coconut worm dish to feel the greasy, aromatic taste that this nutritious dish brings, definitely will not do where are you disappointed?
Source: Collected internet.
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