Ants, Scorpions And Roasted Meal Worms On Valletta’s New Out-Of-The-Box Gourmet Menu
A new restaurant opening this week in Valletta has incorporated a new set of protein-filled ingredients in their dishes – insects.
Chef Daniel has been behind some of the most food porn-y of dishes in Malta over the last half decade – but his newest venture, Komaki in Strait Street, Valletta, will see top quality items like A5 Wagyu Beef combined with “flavour-filled” roasted meal worms.
Speaking to Lovin Malta, Grech said had teamed up with Macedonian chef Zoran to create a new approach to gourmet dishes.
Tapping in Zoran’s Michelin background, Komaki – which opens this Friday – will be bringing some particularly interesting dishes to Malta’s culinary world.
“The insects are something we both tried a long time ago, and we wanted to bring something new to the table,” Grech said. “Yes, it’s risky as some people are put off and may be scared to try them – but they are really good, full of protein and flavour.”
Classic favourites such as A5 Wagyu beef on toast and wasabi and spinach noodles with prawns can be served alongside red snapper with ants and a beef tartare with fungi and roasted meal worms for the more daring of diners.
Beef tartare with roasted meal worms
Komaki is billing itself as “just what Valletta deserves, a new cosy spot for fine-crafted Japanese gin, whisky and cocktails in the heart of Strait Street. At Komaki, our guests will be offered to indulge in tapas prepared by our Michelin Star chef.”
Chefs Zoran and Daniel
As strange as some diners may find insects like ants, scorpions or meal worms, they are eaten in various communities around the world and are considered to be a great source of good quality protein, vitamins and minerals.
In general, insects are around 80% protein by weight, and can provide more iron than even beef.
Batches of edible insects
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