Our good friend "Alle" just got back from Mexico and had some great omiyagi for us. Among the goodies was some Chapulines. She told me they were from Mercado de San Juan and were among the best she's ever had. We had come to really enjoy chapulines during our time visiting Oaxaca and nothing here we've gotten here in the states compares.
In case you don't know what chapulines is, here's the Wikipedia page. It's basically roasted grasshopper and has a smoky, almost shrimpy flavor, with a crunchy texture.
Man, these were so good!
The Missus was really enjoying this with Her avocado toast or on eggs or with some Mezcal, but She wanted to have these for brunch.
So, we headed on over to Carnival Market and got some of the house made chicharron.
So, with the chopped chicharron and the chapulines….
With some of the house made tortilla chips, grape tomatoes, perfectly ripe avocado, salsa verde, salsa habanero, white onion, micro cilantro….you get the picture……some hipster chilaquiles.
But let's not forget what chapulines brings to this….
Thanks again Alle!
Hope you're having a great weekend!