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Examples
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I once ate the gusano at the bottom of a bottle of mezcal.
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He was called an enemy of the state, a traitor, a "gusano" worm by pro-government bloggers.
Matt Brady: Letting Cuban Prisoners Die During Hunger Strikes Doesn't Make Sense... Matt Brady 2012
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I once ate the gusano at the bottom of a bottle of mezcal.
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I once ate the gusano at the bottom of a bottle of mezcal.
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I once ate the gusano at the bottom of a bottle of mezcal.
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I once ate the gusano at the bottom of a bottle of mezcal.
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But first - now before we sit down, remember in the market I told you there were two types of gusano worm?
Authentic Mexican cuisine at Oaxaca's La Casa de los Sabores cooking school 2008
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But first - now before we sit down, remember in the market I told you there were two types of gusano worm?
Authentic Mexican cuisine at Oaxaca's La Casa de los Sabores cooking school 2008
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The gusano has been a staple in Oaxacan cookery for generations, often purchased live in the marketplace, or dried, sometimes with 100 strung up into a necklace.
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One can encounter joven or reposado with gusano, but virtually never an añejo with the worm because the latter has already had a great deal of time and effort expended in producing a product of the finest of quality.
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Sal de gusano, meaning "worm salt" in Spanish, is a type of seasoned salt that indeed includes insects. When ground and combined with chilies and salt, these insects create a blend that is mineral-driven, salty, earthy, spicy, and smoky.
What Is Sal De Gusano (Aka Worm Salt) And How Do You Use It? - Food Republic Sarah Sierra-Mohamed 2023
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I would like to get some sal de gusano, or worm salt, that is traditionally served on an orange to accompany mezcal.
Sal de Gusano/Worm Salt Suggestions TropsForTheBros 2025
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