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Fried White Ants
Photo: Sorin Gheorghita

Fried White Ants

4 ingredients 7 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

102
Calories
0g
Protein
12g
Fat
0g
Carbs

Counts 2 of 3 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup day-old white ants (these are large termites, in the winged stage)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 Tbs. margarine
  • salt to taste

Directions

1

Clean ants by removing wings and any foreign matter.

2

Place insects in salted water and boil over high heat until water has evaporated.

3

Reduce heat and add margarine.

4

Cover and simmer for 3 minutes.

5

Remove from heat and serve immediately.

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Category:Malawian Recipes

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Category:Malawian Snacks

Recipe sourced from fandom

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