Escamoles: Mexican Insect Caviar Guide (Ant Larvae Delicacy)
Escamoles — “Mexican insect caviar” — creamy ant larvae prized since Aztec times. In the high desert plains of central Mexico, there is a special food called “insect caviar.” Escamoles are the edible larvae of the Liometopum apiculatum ant. This is one of Mexico’s oldest dishes. Its history goes back to Aztec emperors. Many “extreme” … Read more