‘Crabs, silkworms’: Nagaland minister says local fare not for ‘weak-hearted’

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Nagaland’s gastronomical experience is not for the weak-hearted. 😌

What looks wild on the plate has been part of our food culture for generations.

Come Hungry.Leave Braver! pic.twitter.com/YDg1I7toHO

— Temjen Imna Along (@AlongImna) August 24, 2026

The post quickly gained traction, drawing a wave of reactions. “To be honest, it’s more nutritional than Chole Bhature. Rest is acquired taste and historical preference,” a social media user wrote.

“I will avoid this at any cost. We don’t live in forest anymore to survive on animals, insects, fish or birds. We can eat grains, fruits and still be alive and healthy,” another user commented.

“The North-east is a gastronomic wonderland waiting to be discovered by the rest of India. Entrepreneurs can… open restaurants with properly curated NE food & drink in the bigger cities,” a third user reacted.

Nagaland’s cuisine is known for its use of locally available ingredients, traditional cooking techniques, and distinctive flavours. In an earlier post, Along had shared a video recipe of Hansuli, a special organic vegetable stew.

He had then written, “We are thankful to Etsoyu for making such wonderful, delicious and mouth watering contents and giving a recognition as well as promoting authentic Naga dishes in the social media platforms.”