Harvesting Ant Eggs Making Sticky Rice Cakes and Fried Spring Rolls with Ant Egg Filling

 


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Harvesting Ant Eggs

  1. Identify the Right Ant Species: Not all ant eggs are edible. In Vietnam, the eggs of the red weaver ants are commonly used. These ants build nests in trees, often in citrus orchards or forests.

  2. Preparation and Safety: Wear protective clothing to avoid ant bites. Bring a container with a lid to collect the eggs.

  3. Harvesting Process:

    • Locate the nests in trees.
    • Carefully cut the nest off the branch using a knife or scissors.
    • Place the nest into the container and close the lid quickly to prevent the ants from escaping.
    • Once home, gently shake the nest over a sieve to separate the eggs from the debris and ants. Rinse the eggs with clean water and let them dry.

Making Sticky Rice Cakes with Ant Egg Filling

  1. Ingredients:

    • Sticky rice (glutinous rice)
    • Ant eggs
    • Coconut milk
    • Sugar
    • Salt
    • Pandan leaves or banana leaves for wrapping

  2. Preparation:

    • Soak the sticky rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
    • Cook the sticky rice with coconut milk, a pinch of salt, and some sugar until it's tender and fragrant.
    • Sauté the ant eggs with a little oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt until they are lightly browned.

  3. Assembling the Cakes:

    • Lay a piece of pandan leaf or banana leaf on a flat surface.
    • Spread a layer of cooked sticky rice on the leaf.
    • Add a spoonful of the sautéed ant eggs on top of the rice.
    • Fold the leaf over the filling to create a neat packet. Secure it with a string if needed.
    • Steam the wrapped cakes for about 30 minutes until they are heated through

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