Mopane Worms aka Crunchy Caterpillars - Why Would You Eat That?

  • 10 years ago
From deep in the heart of Sub-Saharan Africa comes this week's Why Would You Eat That culinary treasure... mopane worms. Plucked from the leaves of mopane trees, mopane (or mopani) worms are a typical African snack. Find out how they made it to the dining table and what they taste like.

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