In a deep saucepan or deep-fat fryer, heat the oil to 350°F.
With a sharp knife, sever and discard the abdomens from the two tarantulas. Singe off any of the spider’s body hairs with a crème brûlée torch or butane cigarette lighter.
Dip each spider into the tempura batter to thoroughly coat. Use a slotted spoon or your hands to make sure each spider is spread-eagled (so to speak) and not clumped together before dropping it into the hot oil.
Deep-fry the spiders, one at a time, until the batter is lightly browned, about 1 minute. Remove each spider from the oil and place it on paper towels to drain.
Use a sharp knife to cut each spider in two lengthwise. Sprinkle with the paprika and serve. Encourage your guests to try the legs first and, if still hungry, to nibble on the meat-filled mesothorax, avoiding the spider’s paired fangs, which are tucked away in the head region.
For a second I was like… whats with the Bioware logo and the chicken. Then I got it and I was going to post something like ‘laaaaaaaaaame!’ but then realized it had taken me a second to figure it out so I decided to rather not do that.
7/87 But probably because at least 10 or 15 of those things I don’t know what it is or haven’t had it yet. I’m not a picky eater except for liver and kidney, SIES! But where I do excell in my weirdness is literally picking the meat away from the bone, skin and fat of meat and chicken. People stare when I eat those foods.
