/Sounds like 'cha-poo-LEE-nes'/
Toasted and seasoned grasshoppers eaten as a snack, especially in Oaxaca, Mexico. High in protein and deeply rooted in pre-Hispanic gastronomy — crunchy, spiced, and far more delicious than they sound.
Example
"I tried chapulines with lime and chili in Oaxaca and loved them."
"Don't knock it — chapulines are actually really good once you try them."
Regional synonyms:
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/Sounds like 'cha-poo-LEE-nes'/
Toasted and seasoned grasshoppers eaten as a snack, especially in Oaxaca, Mexico. High in protein and deeply rooted in pre-Hispanic gastronomy — crunchy, spiced, and far more delicious than they sound.
Example
"I tried chapulines with lime and chili in Oaxaca and loved them."
"Don't knock it — chapulines are actually really good once you try them."
Regional synonyms: