How is Edible Insects used in Thai cooking?

Dried insects are a traditional highland protein, gathered from the forest the way other communities gather mushrooms or greens. Crunchy and nutty, they're rich in protein and other nutrients, and for the Akha they're simply food - a resourceful, sustainable part of a mountain diet that uses what the land provides. They're toasted or fried until crisp and eaten as a snack or folded into dishes. For many visitors they're a first, eye-opening taste of how broad and practical highland cooking really is.

Can I cook with Edible Insects in a Chiang Mai cooking class?

Yes - we use Edible Insects in our hands-on classes. Explore them on our Cooking Classes page.

Edible Insects - Local Thai Proteins | Thai Akha Kitchen

Dried insects are a traditional highland protein, gathered from the forest the way other communities gather mushrooms or greens. Crunchy and nutty,…

Edible Insects - Local Thai Proteins | Thai Akha Kitchen Dried insects are a traditional highland protein, gathered from the forest the way other communities gather mushrooms or greens. Crunchy and nutty,…