Photo of the Week: Silkworms in a Can from South Korea

Brett’s co-worker had this can on her desk yesterday and he couldn’t resist the urge to snap a photo of it. One of their colleagues brought this back with him from Seoul, South Korea. They are silkworms in a can! In Korea, they are called Beondegi. Beondegi are a popular snack food where the silkworm pupae are boiled and seasoned. They are most commonly found at street vendor stalls and some restaurants and bars. The silkworms in a can, like these, are sold in markets and grocery stores and must be boiled before eating.

I didn’t see them during my brief stay in South Korea, but I’m curious if anyone else has tried them. Are they actually any good?

Erin De Santiago

Erin is a freelance travel, food, wine, and Disney Theme Parks writer splitting time between Belize and the Netherlands. She has written for outlets like Viator, TripAdvisor, Roam Right Travel Insurance, Expedia, Hipmunk, Trivago, MasterCard, and she is AFAR Magazine's Belize expert. Erin was the primary author for Belize's official visitor magazine in 2013, and the English language editor for a renowned Spanish chef's second cookbook. Erin also holds a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) designation and has traveled to 70 countries on six continents in search of good food and wine, and all things Disney.