Weaver ant salt

icon-locationKrông Pa District, Gia Lai, Vietnam
Gia Lai weaver ant salt is made from forest yellow ants in Ayun Pa, Krong Pa (Gia Lai).

Gia Lai weaver ant salt is made from forest yellow ants in Ayun Pa, Krong Pa (Gia Lai) areas, which are now popular throughout the Central Highlands. The trick is to choose the most populous ant colony. Ants and eggs are lightly boiled with boiling water and then roasted until golden. Next is the sieve of dust and sand.

Besides weaver ants - salt, fresh chili and lentil leaves - are mixed and pounded. The pounding of salt also requires a technique, so that the ants are not crushed, but their characteristic sour substance must be thoroughly mixed in the other ingredients to create a very unique flavor.