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Escamoles (Spanish: [eskaˈmoles] ⓘ; Nahuatl languages: azcamolli,[1] from azcatl 'ant' and molli 'puree'[2]), known colloquially as Mexican caviarorinsect caviar, are the edible larvae and pupaeofants of the species Liometopum apiculatum and L. occidentale var. luctuosum.[3] They are most commonly consumed in Mexico City and surrounding areas.[4] Escamoles have been consumed in Mexico since the age of the Aztecs.[5][6] The taste is described as buttery and nutty, with a texture akin to that of cottage cheese.[7]
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Escamoles cooked in butter
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Alternative names | Mexican caviar |
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Place of origin | Mexico |
Main ingredients | larvae and pupae of ants |
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