Yellow ant eggs

Yellow ant eggs

　　Yellow ants live in trees, and their nests are formed into spherical shapes by tying leaves together. There are three ways to eat yellow ant eggs. Cold mixed: The eggs are blanched in boiling water and then chopped and eaten with cooked tomatoes, scallions, garlic, coriander, and chili peppers; steamed: The eggs are mixed with scallions, ginger, garlic, and green chili peppers, wrapped in banana leaves, and then steamed; soup: Cooked with tomatoes, coriander, and the eggs for 10 minutes. It is a famous dish loved by locals. (Xishuangbanna)