Fried White Ants
Recipe Description
This is usually served as an ndiwo, but can be eaten as a snack. Many volunteers compare it to popcorn.Ingredients
- 1 cup day-old white ants (these are large termites, in the winged stage)
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbs. margarine
- salt to taste
- Clean ants by removing wings and any foreign matter.
- Place insects in salted water and boil over high heat until water has evaporated.
- Reduce heat and add margarine.
- Cover and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
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