Edible Bugs

Standard culinary fare in a country like Laos. Its a way of life eating critters such as these, a delicacy and part of a high protein diet. Pound for pound in weight it's said that bugs contain more protein than beef! Either way the locals love them and one can find these 'snacks' when travelling by local transport at every stop along the journey. One is surrounded by a gamut of 'bugs on sticks' sellers. At least the food is deep fried and one is'nt limited to any one particular kind of insect!