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Casu marzu ice cream

Posted by 53ip on April 18, 2016

The infamous casu marzu, a Sardinian cheese notable for its live larvae content, is a sought-after delicacy on the island – especially given that it’s illegal to sell it.

Watch the chefs from Nordic Food Lab as they go in search of casu marzu in the hills of Sardinia. In the vineyards, Roberto, Josh and Ben make a dish out of the wriggly cheese, adding fresh grapes and ‘clandestino’ ice-cream. See how they did it:

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Eating insects is nothing new – but it's also the future. Still, many of us find it disgusting. We’re on a mission to find out more – not to sell you anything. Share our curiosity and join us in exploring a taste of insects!

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