Shrimp of the hills

[minnesotascott]

Harvesting Ant Grubs

This tip was given to me by a friend from Germany.
1 Tarp 4’x6’ is plenty big
1 #2 shovel or anything you can dig and scoop with
4 pieces of wood about 4” in diameter
Lay the tarp next to the ant hill; wrap the wood up a couple of times with the 4 edges of the tarp. Shovel into the ant hill and place in the middle of the tarp, the amount you dig depends on you. Stand back and watch as the ants do their job and move the grubs to the shade caused by the wood warped in the tarp (5-10 minutes). Then you can simply scoop up the grubs the ants have moved to the shade and then proceed to cooking.

Cooking:
1 frying pan (I use cast iron)
Cooking oil (I use garlic infused grape seed oil) the amount depends on the size of the pan for me 2 table spoons. Heat the oil till hot the drop in the ant grubs and cook till a light golden brown. I like to add a little salt and pepper right away when the grubs are taken out of the pan. Grab a handful and enjoy, taste a bit like shrimp! Enjoy and give it a try!

[yankee]

Now that is what I call frugal eating, lol

[Admin]

Ok Ok... You definately fit right in with us here. This is some great stuff. ;D Cant say thai I'm going to try it but great stuff just the same.
Karma coming to ya.

[acewoodsman]

wow thats a new one i've ate snails an grasshoppers in japan never tried ants before is there any specific type of ants or will any kind do ;D

[minnesotascott]

I look for the larger ants as the grubs are normally bigger. Other then that nope.

[maritimer]

Well that's good stuff to know. Doubt I'll ever try this one, but still good to know ;D

[Deleted]

interesting, i dont think i'll ever try it, (not patient enough) ;D
karma to ya sir

[Jack's Butt Buddy]

Very interesting if I ever get stuck in the woods and can't find anything else I'll remember this

[Jack of all Trapping]

Oh yeah!! Got to try that one this year. With tabasco sauce or horseradish!!