Soft, flexible tortillas that hold together beautifully with a sustainable twist of cricket protein.
Difficulty: Medium
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4 people (8 small tortillas)
Ingredients:
- 60g cricket flour
- 140g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 100ml warm water
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix flours and salt.
- Add olive oil and gradually pour in warm water, mixing until dough forms.
- Knead for 5–6 minutes until smooth. Cover and rest for 15 minutes.
- Divide dough into 8 balls and roll each into a thin circle.
- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and cook tortillas for 1–2 minutes per side.
- Stack and cover with a towel to keep warm.
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Why Use Cricket Flour?
Cricket flour is an excellent source of sustainable protein, making it a smart and eco-friendly choice for modern recipes. Packed with essential nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids, it supports muscle growth, boosts energy, and contributes to overall well-being. Unlike traditional protein sources, cricket flour has a minimal environmental impact, requiring less land, water, and feed. Its mild, nutty flavor blends seamlessly into baked goods, snacks, and even savory dishes, adding a nutritional boost without altering taste. Whether you’re an athlete, a health enthusiast, or simply curious, cricket flour is a versatile and forward-thinking ingredient worth exploring.
Back in the 1990s, the idea of eating insects in Europe was more of a joke than a serious proposal. Crickets were associated with faraway countries, not dinner plates in Paris or Berlin. But over the past three decades, attitudes have started to shift.
Driven by environmental concerns and the search for sustainable protein sources, crickets are slowly entering the European food scene. Unlike traditional livestock, they require less water, space, and feed, and they emit far fewer greenhouse gases. That makes them attractive to a generation more conscious of their ecological footprint.
