Learn From My Story - Don't Ever Eat "Para" Without Reading This Post!!! by jacobite

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food · @jacobite · Nov 10 '18

$1.32

Learn From My Story - Don't Ever Eat "Para" Without Reading This Post!!!

So yesterday I was feeling adventurous on trying new things, I guess I woke up with an adrenaline rush. Lolz

### Guess what I found?
![IMG_20181109_222325.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSyLcA3k4bN6Hs9AMPUb54MT5yvqeF9punGKpu8LDWtoD/IMG_20181109_222325.jpg)
Yes you got it right, Grasshoppers!!!
I grew up in the northern part of Nigeria, Abuja to be precise; Eating insects and rodents are like eating pizzas and burger.
> **FYI** "Para" is the Hausa word for grasshopper.

I have seen, and almost tasted so many cooked insects but never for once passed the test.
I'm well know to be a curios fellow but I guess I wasn't curious enough to actually eat them. ( at least not until yesterday)

Seeing the grasshoppers displayed on a tray arouse my "Jack Bauer" spirit.
I immediately echoed within me; "yes, I can do this!!!." lolzzz

So ordered them serve me but the smallest quantity servable.
I didn't eat it there because I was a little nervous of throwing up in public.
I beckoned on them to package it for me so I can take it home.

![IMG_20181109_222149.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPxXkFkM9ofP8xc4Xyp449F72WeMMhvE38GqmQDy5HJVD/IMG_20181109_222149.jpg)
On getting home, I transferred the "Paras" into a plate and got ready to take the bold step.
I quickly drew close to me a bottle of wine to suppress any funny feeling in my stomach.

After minutes of arguing with myself whether or not to eat it, I crunched down on one.
It wasn't as bad as I expected it, it actually tasted like fried crayfish.

Ooooh and I didn't puke lol.
I thought I would but yipi I didn't puke.
![IMG_20181109_222616.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeKvZU6ZA3DBHntkQwhL8gerv1FHdA1vnPm7vT9WhRAbE/IMG_20181109_222616.jpg)

### My Advice on Eating it?
Only try it if you have a daring spirit.
Remember closing your eyes when eating for the first time.. Lolzzz

That's all for now guys.

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@jacobite · Nov 18 '18

$0.51

thanks

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@leggy23 · Nov 11 '18

$0.02

I grew up eating those. They would come only during a particular season. I LOVE fried grasshopper and have had no luck finding them here. I tried ordering on eBay and they were too dry and over spiced. Can you send me some?

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@jacobite · Nov 11 '18

Ooo wow that makes two of us... 

I thought I was the only one.
I don't know if you would like the way they prepared it over here too.

But if you really need to get them and other Africa stuffs, I can do that for you. 

Love to have you over whatsapp, telegram or discord.

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@maxijgcomm · Nov 10 '18

$0.04

Ma guy is this for real? I can see grasshopper here o.

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@jacobite · Nov 10 '18

$0.46

Hahahaha, they are real grasshoppers ooo lolzzz

Care for a bite?

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@maxijgcomm · Nov 11 '18

Lol...not at all bro. I need chicken.

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