Unlike worms, how are chapulines generally caught and prepared?
Answer
Caught in fields, dried, and seasoned with garlic, lime, and chile.
Chapulines, which are grasshoppers, differ fundamentally from the gusano de maguey in terms of habitat and harvesting technique. While the maguey worms are found residing within the agave plant structure, chapulines are typically collected from fields where they live. The preparation method reflects this origin; they are usually caught, then dried, and heavily seasoned. Common flavor enhancers applied to chapulines include garlic, lime, and chile. They are usually consumed as a crunchy snack or topping, contrasting with worms that might be incorporated into tacos or salsas in a ground form.
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