Catatos Recipe - Traditional Angolan Edible Caterpillars Dish

Ingredients

• 1 lb mopane worms (cleaned and dried)
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large red onion (finely chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 medium tomatoes (peeled, seeded, and diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (finely diced)
• 1 green chili (finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat)
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts (coarsely crushed)
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter