Sago Worms
- The sago worm or sago grub is the larvae of the Sago Palm Weevil.
- It lives and feeds on the starchy pulp of the trunk of the sago palm. It is rich in protein.
- Sago worms have a plump, yellowy-cream body with a soft-ridged texture and a hard-shelled head. The body of the worm is covered by fine hair.
- In New Guinea sago worms are roasted on a spit to celebrate special occasions. They are eaten either alive or cooked in many parts of New Guinea, notably among the Asmat, Korowai and Kombai peoples of southern New Guinea.
- Sago grubs have been described as tasting like bacon or meat, and are often cooked together with sago flour.
- Sago Delight, Kadazan or Fried Sago Worms is a speciality in Malaysia , although versions of this dish can be found in many Southeast Asian countries and Papua New Guinea.
- The sago worm also can be found in other starch-bearing palms such as the Pantu palm and Aping palm found in the interior of Borneo. It is regarded as a special high-nutrient delicacy among most Sarawak tribes such as the Melanau.
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