Woman eats centipede at Yaowarat
Thailand is known for unusual food items, such as bamboo worms and scorpions. For many foreigners coming to the country for the first time, these food items might be intimidating, and these visitors might be afraid to try them. However, this Thai woman will surprise you with what she ate.
A Thai woman posted a YouTube video in which she demonstrates her experience with insect snacks at Yaowarat, a famous street food area in Thailand. And one of the items she tried was a fried centipede, which surprised a lot of netizens.
The woman tries a fried centipede
Image credit: Natcha NCS via YouTube
A YouTuber, Natcha NCS, uploaded a video on her channel, showing off her expertise as she tried insect snacks in Yaowarat. As seen in the video, she bought various kinds of insects to try, including a scorpion, a cicada, and a grasshopper. However, the most surprising one was a fried centipede.
Image credit: Natcha NCS via YouTube
At first, she looked hesitant to eat it, but after eating it, she said it tasted like shrimp shells and that the taste was okay.
Many people also commented that fried centipedes were yummy and praised her courage for eating one.
Some confirmed fried centipedes taste good
Image credit: Natcha NCS via YouTube
Translation: They are all delicious, oily and salty.
Image credit: Natcha NCS via YouTube
Translation: I just ate centipedes yesterday. The same as the one you just ate.
Image credit: Natcha NCS via YouTube
Translation: So brave.
Image credit: Natcha NCS via YouTube
Translation: Fried scorpions are good, but I don’t have the guts to try centipedes.
Fried insect fans should try it.
For those who love trying exotic food, you might be interested in trying this item. Or, if you have tried one before, feel free to share your experience with us in the comment. If you are curious about how it really tastes like, it could be worth trying it yourself.
If you wonder if we have tried it, the answer is no – and we don’t think we’ll ever try it.
For more news pieces to read in your free time, check out a Thai student draws QR Code on his exam, a Thai kid cosplays as a monk, and a cook draws a Thai mythical snake on a rice box as his customer requested.
Cover image adapted from: Natcha NCS via YouTube
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