Iguanas are Delicioso

I have a crazed desire to try any weird food (usually animal) I come across. Guinea pigs, turtle eggs, and elk have all passed through my lips. 

And now, Stacen and I can both add... Iguana.

Yes, it's true. One fine Chacrasecan gentleman, Manolo, hit it with a slingshot, gave it to the clinic, and Richard (as I named him in honor of our fearless nurse) made his way to us. The poor little guy was still warm, which we were told was a good thing, since it guaranteed he was fresh! 

Estacen, Richard (the nurse), Richard (the iguana), and Guadalupe (lovely medical student who is often confused at why we make her pose in so many weird pictures)

I held Richard for about ten minutes not knowing what to do. Then one of the nurses, Emilia, came to the rescue and sent me to her mama. As a skilled Nicaraguan chef, Mama Julia knew exactly what to do. She took Richard and told us to come back in an hour.

Holding my next meal

Upon our return, we were presented with "deconstructed" Richard. Just meat, onions, and delicious sauce. And... It was good! Think chewy chicken with a dash of fish. 

Voila! Beautifully cooked iguana

So next time you find yourself hungry and with iguanas to spare-- dig in!

Enjoying our fine iguana treat