Brought on by a discussion with a co-worker w/r/t the delicious Bonobo (see article posted below), I present to you the Monkey Tastiness Index (MTI):
Bonobos - Most tasty and most versatile. Bonobo en brochette will be the hit of any party.
Marmosets - The caviar of monkeys, especially pygmy marmosets. An acquired taste for sure.
Titis - best monkey to use for a tartare (titi tartare!)
Mandrill - The monkey equivalent of a juicy t-bone. If you finish an entire adult, you eat for free!
Woolly Monkeys - ideal for any sort of wrapped dish, like burritos or enchiladas.
Tamarins - Excellent in Asian dishes. You have not lived until you've had wasabi tamarin.
Colobus Monkeys - The least distinct tasting. Good for monkeyloafs.
Howler Monkeys - Perfect for barbecuing, ideally if you go the Kansas City style route.
Macaques - Tastes like chicken.
Capuchins - Used for many a sausage. Capuchinwurst is a fun alternative for your next Oktoberfest celebration.
Proboscis Monkeys - The snout is rumored to be an aphrodisiac. The rest of the monkey is average and is often served deep fried.
Spider Monkeys - A great substitute meat for southern cuisine. A pulled spider monkey sandwich and fried green tomatoes are good eating.
Squirrel Monkeys - Best served as summer camp mystery meat or in monkey scrapple.
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