Gafanhotos Fritos Recipe – Angolan Fried Grasshoppers

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh grasshoppers, cleaned and de-winged
• 1 cup peanut oil (for frying)
• 1 small red onion, finely sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small red chili, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
• 1/2 cup cassava flour (for dusting)
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped (for garnish)