Foreigners have mixed feelings about this delicacy, but for Thais, insects used to be a protein-rich dietary staple. If you’re open to expanding your culinary experience, definitely give it a try.

Before cooking, insects are carefully processed — wings, legs, and other parts that might be unpleasant are removed if necessary. They’re fried in oil with plenty of spices to make the unique taste more palatable.

Is it safe to eat insects? Yes, they are prepared under proper conditions, and poisonous tails are removed from scorpions (yes, those are eaten too).

We wrote more about fried insects in a separate article. To find this exotic treat, head to the night markets.