Processed insects have long been eaten in some parts of the world. /Chinanews Photo

But now it’s also gaining new popularity among urbane adventurous diners. /Chinanews Photo

On Sunday, the city of Lijiang, in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, even held an insect-eating competition. /Chinanews Photo

One Chinese man won the competition after downing one kilogram of various fried insects, such as bamboo grubs and dragonflies, in the space of five minutes. /Chinanews Photo

The feat paid off as the female winner took home gold bars as prize. /Chinanews Photo

Would you give it a try? /Chinanews Photo