Young Writers Society

Eating out as an anteater has become much easier than it used to be. Most large places have restaurants, and most restaurants offer ant entrées. Restaurants usually serve these types of ants: Honey, carpenter, red, soldier, queen, worker, and other various types of ants.

Term Description

Honey Ants Small ants that are usually appetizers

Leafcutter Ants (Seasonal) Usually tastes like lettuce, also an appetizer

Carpenter Ants Mixed with orange wedges

Red Ants Basic ants sprayed with lemon

Queen Ants Served with a side order of eggs

Fire Ants Served with tobacco sauce or horseradish

French Fried Giant Ants Spices added that are Cajun served with rice

Black Ants Served with garlic or oyster sauce

Worker Ants Paprika & other seasonings go well with this ant

Soldier Ants Tossed with green and red peppers

Sugar Ants Garnished with a maraschino cherry

Chocolate-Covered Ants Honey ants that are topped with dark chocolate

Tips:

Ask the waiter to recommend the catch of the day, since ants are especially sensitive to seasonal changes.

If the waiter asks you how you want it cooked, underdone or still alive is the best way to go.

If you mash certain ants up too much, they can become runny at times.

Avoid farmed ants. They don't taste nearly as good as rich wild ants.

Enjoy!