Dried mopane worms are a highly nutritious, protein-rich African delicacy from the emperor moth caterpillar, eaten as a crunchy snack (like chips) or rehydrated and cooked in stews with tomatoes, onions, and spices, served with maize porridge (pap/sadza). They are preserved by sun-drying after being squeezed to remove their gut contents, offering a savory, earthy, jerky-like flavor and texture, with potential to address food security