02/10/2025
In some regions of Africa, what most of the world sees as a buzzing nuisance has been transformed into an unexpected source of food: the mosquito cake. When thick swarms rise during the rainy season, locals gather the insects in huge numbers and press them into dense patties. Fried or cooked, these unusual cakes are said to taste like fish and are packed with protein—turning one of nature’s most irritating pests into a surprising survival dish.