A Singaporean TikTok user documented her gastronomic adventure at the night markets of Bangkok on January 14 when her intrigue in freshly fried insects landed her in hospital.
In a 30-second video, Nicolette Wee enthusiastically showcased her purchase of a bag of grasshoppers.
“So thick, fat, and juicy. Oh my gosh, the crunch and the legs were dangling out. I eat until shiok, legit.”
Shiok is a Southeast Asian term to describe something that is very enjoyable.
Undeterred by her insect escapade, the Singaporean tourist revisited the stall for more, this time opting for a bag of silkworm larvae.
“Why my office pantry don’t have these kinds of snacks?”
However, it seems her digestive system wasn’t prepared for this exotic feast, suffering what she described as a culture shock.
The aftermath took a serious turn as Wee battled diarrhoea,…
