Gafanhotos de palmeira

Gafanhotos de palmeira is a traditional insect dish. It's made by frying or toasting grasshoppers in red palm oil in order to give them the unique flavor and color. These grasshoppers are usually harvested from palm trees. Once prepared, the dish is served with funje on the side. Gafanhotos de palmeira is often cited as being a specialty of the Cuanza Norte region.