Ant Brood Tacos Fry 1/2 pound of ant larvae or pupae in 2 tablespoons peanut oil or butter. Add one chopped onion, three serrano chilies and a chopped tomato. Season with salt. Add ground pepper, cumin, and oregano, to taste. Serve in tacos garnished with cilantro. (Recipe from Julieta Ramos-Elorduy's fine book Creepy Crawly Cuisine.)