How to prepare Ants

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Method

    Roasted Method

  1. Place a clean saucepan on the fire and drop in the winged ants
  2. Stir continuously for about 5 minutes using a wooden spoon. During this process, the insects lose their wings, which must be winnowed out
  3. Fill a clean basin with water and slightly wash off the dirt from the dried insects
  4. Remove and place in a clean dry saucepan over medium heat
  5. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, add chopped onions, and stir constantly for about 10 minutes
  6. They are then ready to be served.

    7. Boiling Method

  7. Salted water is added before putting them on the fire.
  8. After boiling for about 10-15 minutes, they are sun-dried, and the wings removed.
  9. The insects are then ready for eating as a snack.

    10. Pounding Method (most popular among the Baganda)

  10. Clean the ants by removing their wings and carefully pick out any foreign matter like other unwanted insects.
  11. Roast the ants and sun-dry them.
  12. The dried insects can then be pounded into flour and prepared as luwombo
  13. This tasty and aromatic dish is best served with matooke or cassava

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