A CHEF EATS FRIED SCORPIONS, 1996-05-12 (photo)

FOR RELEASE WITH STORY BC-SINGAPORE-RESTAURANT - Bian Jian Nian, head chef at the Imperial Herbal Restaurant, demonstrates one way to eat deep-fried scorpions, which are known for their medicinal qualities. The cultured scorpions, with poison intact, are taken to treat spasms and nervous convulsions, abcesses and boils, and even for irritability or anger. Meals that claim to calm nerves and relieve ailments ranging from insomnia to premature greying and diabetes are served at this colourful restaurant, located a stones-throw from Raffles Hotel. Picture taken 8MAY96. SINGAPORE RESTAURANT