Ant Egg – A Popular Summer Dish, Tasty but Must Be Cooked

Ant egg is a dish that just hearing the name makes many people’s mouths water. It is also a rare seasonal delicacy available only in the summer, from February to June. The texture of ant egg is uniquely delicious, rich, and chewy. More importantly, it can be used in a variety of dishes, including ant egg omelet, ant egg om (a kind of Thai curry), ant egg spicy salad, melientha soup with ant egg, or even stir-fried ant egg with salt, which is just as tasty. However, one important thing to be aware of is that eating undercooked or unclean ant egg can be harmful to your health.

Ant egg – High in protein, low in fat and calories

    It is no surprise that many people love ant egg. As soon as it is in season, people rush to get their hands on it. Besides being delicious, ant egg is also quite nutritious, particularly rich in protein. In 100 grams (or about six tablespoons) of ant egg, there are up to 8.2 grams of protein. Additionally, ant egg contains less fat and fewer calories compared to chicken eggs. Ant egg has only 2.6 grams of fat, whereas chicken eggs contain as much as 11.7 grams. In terms of calorie content, 100 grams of ant egg provides 86 kilocalories, while the same amount of chicken egg provides 155 kilocalories.

    This shows that ant egg is not only tasty but also beneficial for the body. However, it is crucial to prepare and cook ant egg properly to ensure cleanliness and safety.

🔖 Thaihealth (Data as of 21/03/22)

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Red ants are a type of insect that, although they build their nests and lay eggs in the soil, are often mistakenly believed to be clean and safe to eat raw or without proper washing. This is actually very dangerous to health. In reality, red ants are one of the disease-carrying insects that feed on carcasses, filth, and even animal and human excrement. As a result, consuming improperly cleaned or undercooked ant egg carries a risk of ingesting bacteria and pathogens similar to those found in flies. This can lead to gastrointestinal diseases, and in severe cases, infections that may be life-threatening. For this reason, it is highly recommended that those who enjoy eating ant egg thoroughly clean it and ensure it is fully cooked before consumption.

🔖 Thaihealth (Data as of 21/03/22)

How to cook ant egg safely and deliciously

To prepare ant egg in a way that is both tasty and safe, follow these steps:

• Wash thoroughly multiple times with clean water or rinse under running water for at least two minutes.
• Soak in a cleaning solution for about 2–10 minutes, such as salt water, vinegar, or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda or baking powder).
• Rinse again with clean water to ensure no harmful residues remain.
• Avoid using the same kitchen utensils for both raw and cooked food, such as cutting boards and knives. 

For spicy salads, it is strongly advised not to store them overnight, as they spoil easily, increasing the risk of food poisoning, stomach pain, and diarrhea.

Additionally, all ingredients used in dishes with ant egg should be thoroughly washed to prevent contamination from bacteria, parasites, toxins, or pesticides.

🔖 Thairath  (Data as of 20/02/14)

🔖 Posttoday (Data as of 27/06/18)

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