Get to know this food
Beondegi is a Korean snack of cooked, seasoned silkworm pupae, traditionally offered in small cups at stalls and markets.
Why is it special?
These small brown pieces are silkworm pupae, rather than seeds or beans. The documentary photograph shows them cooked and served together in a bowl.
How is it eaten?
Beondegi is known as a Korean snack. Its insect ingredient is the feature to notice here; this page does not claim a particular seasoning, flavour or serving size for the photographed bowl.
Frequently asked questions
Are beondegi roasted peanuts or beans?
No. Beondegi are cooked silkworm pupae, not plant seeds.
Is beondegi always served on a stick?
No. A small cup of seasoned pupae is a familiar traditional street-snack presentation.
Source used for this explainer: Charles Haynes — Beondegi (boiled silkworm pupae), photo documentation — Read original source ↗