GHISCARI SPICED HONEYED LOCUSTS

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Strong Belwas will agree that this Ghiscari specialty is of such taste that it is nearly worth dying for. Any dish that so perfectly balances honey sweetness with the savory fire of Free City spices is nothing short of tantalizing, and the preparation of such a meal is an accomplishment to take pride in. People who try this dish shouldn't be surprised to find out that one bite isn't enough! (_A Dance with Dragons,_ Chapter 52-Daenerys)

Provided by Alan Kistler

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil, divided
2 tablespoons grated gingerroot
1 green onion, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons cornstarch
20 locusts or large grasshoppers, legs and wings removed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 slice gingerroot, minced
3 cups packaged fresh stir-fry vegetable mix
Salt to taste
Sugar to taste

Steps:

  • 1. To make spiced honey marinade, combine the honey, lime juice, lime zest, and soy sauce in a bowl. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup of the oil. Stir in grated gingerroot, onion, cumin, coriander, cilantro, and cornstarch. Place locusts in liquid and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • 2. Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat until it is nearly smoking. Add 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil is hot, add the garlic. Stir-fry until it is aromatic, then add the locusts. Stir and toss the locusts for 3 to 4 minutes, adding 1-2 tablespoons of marinade if they seem to be drying out. Stir-fry until locusts are just turning golden brown. Remove the locusts from the pan. Drain in a colander or on paper towels.
  • 3. Add 2 tablespoons oil to the wok or skillet. When the oil is hot, add the minced gingerroot. Stir-fry until aromatic, then add the vegetables. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp. Stir in salt and sugar while stir-frying the vegetables, if desired. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of marinade if the vegetables are drying out during stir-frying.
  • 4. Add 1/2 cup of marinade and bring to a boil. Add the locusts back into the pan. Stir-fry for 2 more minutes to heat through and thoroughly cook the locusts. Serve hot.

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