Holiday Ayo - Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Dadan Hindayana was in the spotlight after revealing that insects could be one of the menus in the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program. 

However, he emphasized that the insects consumed are adjusted to the local resource potential in each region. 

So, what insects in the area are usually eaten by local people? 

Quoted from various sources, the following is a list of insects that are often consumed by people in their respective regions. 

1. Grasshopper 

Grasshoppers are one of the insects that can be eaten. In fact, since ancient times. Well, grasshoppers are often consumed by people in the Gunungkidul area, Yogyakarta.

Generally, it is made using a simple process, namely frying.

2. Crickets.

Almost the same as grasshoppers, crickets are also delicious fried. This insect likes to be eaten by the warha of Ciamis, West Java.

Crickets are also popular among Thai people. However, crickets can also be even more delicious in balado with their spicy, appetizing taste.

3. Laron

Peyek laron is a typical snack from Central Java, especially the Yogyakarta, Boyolali and Wonogiri areas.

Laron, which is processed into peyek or peanut brittle, is one of the unique and extreme culinary delights in Indonesia.

Apart from peyek, laron can also be processed into stir-fry, botok, and satay. Laron is rich in nutritional content such as protein, carbohydrates, fat, amino acids and antioxidants.