Blogs » 569 » Cambodian Social Network

BLOGS

Hunting and eating tarantulas latest tourist rage in Cambodia

Posted On 06/21/2010 07:36:53 by administrator

My thought: I had my fair share of tarantulas during the so-called Year Zero when food was scarce; Khmers were dying in large number due to malnutrition, disease and execution. I can recall certain aspects of what occurred during those years. One of them was munching on crunchy, deep-fried tarantulas. They may not be a desirable edible on a lunch menu but they sure kept plenty of Khmers alive, yours truly included. Now, it has become a part of our culture and I won't be the first to ignore or ridicule its significant contribution to our nation.

Article:

Melbourne, June 21 (ANI): Hunting for tarantulas and then eating them is the latest craze for tourists visiting Cambodia.olidaymakers are joining locals in hunting tarantulas, which are considered to be a local treat.

Locals hunt spider holes and then consume the creatures immersed in soy sauce, deep fried in salt and garlic, or mixed into rice wine and jack fruit cocktails.

They go to the forests or cashew nut plantations on the outskirts of Sukon and poke sticks down the hundreds of spider holes, catching them as they rush out of the earth, reports news.com.au.

Locals in Kampong Cham Town and Sukon, where tarantulas are more commonly eaten, are giving even the tourists a taste of this experience.

Tarantulas are also bred in fields in these areas, and since they are nocturnal, the hunting is done during the daytime to increase the chance of capture.

Locals found the spiders tasty and began to experiment with flavours and dishes.

Tags: Hunting And Eating Tarantulas Latest Tourist Rage In Cambodia

Bookmark:

HOT TAGS

Agents Cambodia Cambodian Clash Festival Film For His Khmer Life Mindeyes19 New Nsa Official Peou School Sojean Survived Travel Year