Ghiscari Spiced Honeyed Locusts

Name: Ghiscari Spiced Honeyed Locusts
Yield: Serves 10
Ingredients: 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

By Alan Kistler

March 28, 2012

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)

A Word of Wisdom

If you prefer a more mundane meat in your stir-fry, substitute two chicken breasts for the locusts. The Ghiscari would prefer dog or camel, but the sweet and spicy sauce is very versatile.

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