Chicatana Ants
$40
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$40
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Chicatana Ants
$40
Chicatana Ants (hormigas chicatanas) are a rare Mexican delicacy — not only do they fly, they also bite! These edible insects are collected in select parts of the country only once or twice a year during the first major rains of the season — that’s to say, a narrow geographic region within an even narrower window of time. Ours are sourced from coastal Oaxaca and dry toasted on the comal. Enjoyed in a salsa chicatana or accompanied by mezcal, Chicatanas are a salty, smoky tradition.
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• Sourced from coastal Oaxaca
• Flavor notes: smoked cacao, nut brittle and a bold, washed-rind cheese
• 3 oz or 1 lb
• Flavor notes: smoked cacao, nut brittle and a bold, washed-rind cheese
• 3 oz or 1 lb
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Chicatanas can be blended into a savory salsa, a filling for tamales or enjoyed as a simple botana (snack) with a beer or mezcal.
Allergen Notice: People who are allergic to shellfish (shrimp, crayfish, crab, lobster, clams, scallops, oysters) may be allergic to insects.
Allergen Notice: People who are allergic to shellfish (shrimp, crayfish, crab, lobster, clams, scallops, oysters) may be allergic to insects.