Ice Worms
Ice Worms were first introduced to Upper Canada by Chatham's original settlers in the 1800's. Most Ice Worm dishes are homemade from family recipes that have been passed down for generations, and are often available for sale at local convenience stores or specialty food shops in and around the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Although not available commercially for sale due to Health Canada restrictions on some of the ingredients (mainly the worms) you will still see Ice Worms being sold along the highways of Canada's deep south near the shores of Lake Erie, and in small communities along the Thames river around Chatham, Ontario.
Yield
6 servingsPrep
5 minCook
20 minReady
25Ingredients
3 cups pure Canadian maple syrup
3 cups shaved ice/snow
1 cup live raw earthworms (washed of soil)
Ingredients
3 cups pure Canadian maple syrup
3 cups shaved ice/snow
1 cup live raw earthworms (washed of soil)
Directions
Boil 1 cup raw earthworms, stirring occasionally on high for 10 minutes, let cool.
In a large saucepan warm maple syrup over medium heat for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
Fill 6 bowls with shaved ice/snow.
Divide equally the worms for each bowl, add on top of shaved ice/snow.
Pour maple syrup over top of each bowl.
Serve immediately.
Bon Appetit!
NOTE: Due to Health Canada restrictions on some of the ingredients (mainly the worms) The sale or marketing of Ice Worms in Canada is neither condoned nor permitted under Health Canada's guidelines for permitted food additives: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-additives/lists-permitted.html
