- Escamoles
Escamoles are the
larva e ofants of the genus "Liometopum ", harvested from the roots of theagave (tequila ) ormaguey (mezcal ) plant inMexico . In some forms ofMexican cuisine , escamoles are considered a delicacy and are sometimes referred to as "insect caviar". They have a cottage cheese like consistency and taste buttery, yet slightly nutty. [ [http://cornellcollege.edu/biology/insects2005/9richardisaac/e%20is%20for%20escamoles.htm Cornell College] ]On the TV series "Burt Wolf's Travels and Traditions", in the episode "The Shrine of the
Virgin of Guadalupe ",Burt Wolf demonstrated how to eat ataco of escamoles andguacamole . The guacamole is used partly as a condiment and partly to prevent the escamoles from falling out of the taco. [ [http://www.insectia.com/beta/e/dr_c2508665.html "Spotlight on very fast food"] ]External links
* Video about [http://one.revver.com/watch/294586 cooking] escamoles
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