Snail. In China's food culture, snails have always conquered the taste buds of countless people with their unique flavor and unique form. This mollusk, which lives in freshwater environments such as paddy fields, ditches, and ponds, has become a delicacy on people's tables with its plump flesh and delicious taste.
The snail, belonging to the gastropod snail family, is a freshwater creature that grows all year round. They prefer to live in environments with fresh water and abundant aquatic plants, feeding on algae, aquatic plants, bacteria, and organic detritus. The meat of the snail is plump, delicious, nutritious, rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, and it is a good choice for people to eat healthily.
Snail. In the south of China, especially in the water town area, snails are a very popular delicacy. Every summer, it is the fattest season for snails. At this time, whether it is a family gathering or a dinner with friends, a plate of fried or stewed snails is always essential. Especially during long holidays such as the Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day, many families will go to the paddy fields to touch the snails, and then make a delicious snail dish by themselves.
In the process of making snail vegetables, cleaning and handling snails is the most skillful part. First of all, the snails need to be rinsed with water repeatedly to remove sediment and impurities. Then, depending on the cooking style, you can choose different cooking methods such as stir-frying, stewing, boiling, and roasting. When frying snails, you need to blanch the snails, and then stir-fry them with peppers, ginger, garlic and other seasoningsWhen stewing snails, you need to stew the snails together with various medicinal herbs to increase nutrition and tasteWhen boiling snails, you need to put them in clean water and cook them, and then eat them with seasoningsWhen grilling snails, you need to skewer them on a skewer and then grill them with a variety of barbecue seasonings.
Snail. In addition to being popular at the family table, snails have also taken their place in restaurants. Many restaurants with water town characteristics will launch a variety of special snail dishes, such as spicy snails, sauce fried snails, snail pots, etc. These dishes are not only delicious, but also rich in regional characteristics and cultural connotations.
Overall, snails are a shining pearl in Chinese food culture. It is loved by people for its unique flavor and rich nutritional value. If you haven't tried the snail yet, why not gather your friends or family for a snail feast on a quiet evening. I believe you will be impressed by the food of this water town.