[CH] Good Stuff Maynard

Dave Drum (xrated@ameritech.net)
Thu, 17 Jun 2004 10:05:54 -0500

What to do with all those noisy critters ....

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       Title: El Chirper Tacos
  Categories: Breads, Exotics, Chilies
       Yield: 4 Tacos

       2 tb Butter or peanut oil
     1/2 lb Newly emerged cicadas
       2    Serrano chilies; raw,
            -finely chopped
       1 md Tomato; finely chopped
       1 md Onion; finely chopped
     1/2 ts Ground pepper; to taste
     1/2 ts Cumin
       3 ts Taco seasoning mix
       1    Handful cilantro; chopped
       4    Taco shells; to serve
            Sour cream
            Shredded cheddar cheese
            Shredded lettuce

   1. Heat the butter or oil in a frying pan and fry the
   cicadas for 10 minuts, or until cooked through.

   2. Remove from pan and roughly chop into 1/4-inch cubes.
   Place back in pan.

   3. Add the chopped onions, chilies and tomato, season
   with salt, and fry for another 5 minutes on medium-low
   heat.

   4. Sprinkle with ground pepper, cumin and oregano to taste.

   5. Serve in taco shells and garnish with cilantro, sour
   cream, lettuce and cheddar cheese.

   FROM: www.npr.org/features

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