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Escamoles eskamo'les (Nahuatl: azcamolli, from azcatl (ant) and molli (puree)) are the edible larvae and pupae of ants of the species Liometopum apiculatum and L. occidentale var. luctuosum. They are harvested from the roots of the Agave tequilana (tequila) or Agave americana (maguey--mezcal) plants in Mexico. They are most commonly consumed in Mexico City and surrounding areas. Escamoles have been consumed in Mexico since the age of the Aztecs. They taste buttery and nutty, with a texture akin to that of cottage cheese.
Video Escamol
See also
- Chahuis -- the edible beetles of Mexico
- Entomophagy -- the human consumption of insects as food
- List of delicacies
Maps Escamol
References
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External links
- Club 700 Hoy video on the harvest of escamoles (in Spanish)
- Julieta Ramos-Elorduy (1998). Creepy Crawly Cuisine: The Gourmet Guide to Edible Insects. Inner Traditions - Bear & Company. pp. 105-110. ISBN 978-0-89281-747-4. (Several recipes for escamoles.)
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