Oven Roasted Termite Recipe

Termite meat is a type of beef cut that is very tasty because of its fat, which makes the meat very soft as well. For many Brazilians termite is better than picanha! Even if you're not sure about that, be sure to prepare this oven-roasted termite recipe that we share here at Specialfood.

This recipe for termites in the oven is very simple, it only takes a while to bake but it's worth the wait because the result is very tasty! The ideal is to leave the meat marinating overnight, this way you ensure that it picks up the flavor of the seasonings well, but it is also tasty if it is prepared the same day. Check out all the details of this oven-roasted termite recipe below and try it out!

Ingredients for making termite roasted in the oven:

 1 kilogram of bovine termite

 5 cloves of crushed garlic

 2 bay leaves

 1 cup dry white wine

 ½ cup of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce

 2 tablespoons of oil

 2 tablespoons of thyme

 1 teaspoon of pepperoni pepper (optional)

 black pepper to taste

 coarse salt to taste

How to make termite roasted in the oven:

How to season termites to roast in the oven? Start by mixing the ingredients to marinate the termite: wine, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, pepperoni (if you like food with a spicy taste) and black pepper.

Tip: Leave the salt to season just before roasting, this way you can ensure that the meat stays juicy.

Place the termite in a roasting pan, pour the previous mixture over it and mix the meat well in this seasoning. Cover with plastic wrap and reserve the termite in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours, turning the meat 3 to 4 times.

Tip: It is important that the meat is marinated for the time indicated to absorb the flavors of the spices. However, if you can't marinate it for that long, just leave it for 2 hours.

After the indicated time, turn the oven on at 200ºC. Season all the termites with coarse salt to taste, cover with aluminum foil and roast for 2 to 3 hours together with the marinade in the roasting pan. At the end of this time, remove the aluminum foil and leave the meat in the oven for another 30 minutes, to brown.

Tip: The ideal is to remove the termite from the refrigerator 30 minutes before roasting. So it returns to room temperature and bakes more easily without drying out.

Remove your roasted termite in the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes before cutting, so the meat juices settle and it becomes juicier. When serving, accompany the termite with roasted potatoes and salad leaves. Bon appetit and let us know in the comments what you think!

Now you know how to make termites in the oven! Also check out these termite recipes for a change on the menu:

termite on breath

simple roasted termite

delicious stuffed termite

Tip: Remember that the oven time can vary a little depending on the type of oven used and the size of the termite.

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