AI-generated imageKorean Street-Style Canned Silkworm Pupae Soup (2 servings)
A home version of a Korean market snack, simmered using commercially canned, edible silkworm pupae. Avoid if allergic to insect foods.
Ingredients
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Steps
- 01
Check the sealed canned food's expiry date and allergen label. Discard swollen or leaking cans.
- 02
Thinly slice 1/4 onion and chop 1/4 scallion.
- 03
Pour one can of pupae with 150 ml water into a pot and bring to a boil. Use less of the canned liquid if it is too salty.
- 04
Add onion, 1/2 tsp garlic, 1/2 tsp chili flakes and 1 tsp soy sauce. Simmer at a steady boil over medium heat for about 8 minutes.
- 05
Add scallion, simmer 1–2 minutes more and serve hot. Never offer it as a trial tasting to anyone who may have an allergy.
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Before you cook
Use only commercially canned edible pupae. Insect proteins can cause severe allergy; people with shellfish or dust-mite allergy should avoid this unless medically advised. Transfer leftovers from the can and refrigerate promptly.
Allergens: 곤충(누에 번데기) 단백질: 중증 알레르기 가능, 대두·밀(간장 제품), 갑각류·집먼지진드기 알레르기가 있다면 교차반응 가능성에 유의
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