Mikom

Name: Mikom
Prep time: 75 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Cameroonian
Ingredients: 500 g Black caterpillars; 1 bunch Messep leaves (tropical basil); To taste Salt; 2 Garlic cloves; 1 Shrimp cube; 1 tablespoon Peanut oil; 1 Onion; 3 Pebe (wild pepper); 2 Fresh chili peppers; As needed Banana leaves

75 minPrep Time

MediumDifficulty

4Portions

Shopping List — 10 items

Black caterpillars500 g

Messep leaves (tropical basil)1 bunch

SaltTo taste

Garlic cloves2

Shrimp cube1

Peanut oil1 tablespoon

Onion1

Pebe (wild pepper)3

Fresh chili peppers2

Banana leavesAs needed

Chef's Tips

Caterpillars can also be pan-fried or grilled on skewers as an appetizer.

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