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Inswa (Zambian Fried Flying Ants)

Inswa (Zambian Fried Flying Ants) — a snack recipe, 4 ingredients.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup fresh or dried flying ants
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground paprika, for seasoning (optional)

Steps

  1. In a frying pan or skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the flying ants to the pan and fry them until they are crispy and lightly browned.
  3. Use tongs or a spatula to stir and flip the flying ants to ensure they are evenly cooked.
  4. Once the flying ants are crispy and golden, remove them from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to remove any excess oil.
  5. Season the fried flying ants with salt to taste. For extra flavor, you can sprinkle some ground paprika over them.
  6. Serve as a unique and crunchy snack, and enjoy them with your favorite beverage.

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Source

Wikibooks Cookbook — adapted under CC BY-SA 3.0