What is vinagrones?

Vinagrones is a traditional dish from Nicaragua that is typically served as a snack or appetizer. It consists of deep-fried armored tailed scorpions, whose stingers are usually removed, and marinated in vinegar with salt and pepper. The vinegar is used both to enhance the flavor and to neutralize the poison present in the scorpions. The dish is usually served with a side of sliced onions. In Nicaragua, vinagrones are seen as a delicacy and are available in some local markets. They are also popular in other Central American countries like Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala.