Shankeng Snail [Guangdong Ruyuan Specialty]

What is the mountain pit snail? Authentic Guangdong Ruyuan Specialty: Shankeng Snail

Summary:Do you want to know what Shankeng Snail is? This article is a detailed introduction to the Guangdong Ruyuan specialty product - Shankeng Snail. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Shankeng Snail. The full text takes about 3 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Shankeng Snail and the product characteristics of Shankeng Snail? The production method of mountain pit snail, etc

Basic Introduction to Mountain Snails

When you arrive in Shaoguan, you cannot avoid eating stir fried pit snails. Due to Shaoguan being a mountainous area with numerous mountain pits, streams, and canals, mountain pit snails prefer to grow in such a natural environment

The mountain pit snail is small in size, pointed and long in a conical shape, about the size of a little finger. Autumn is the best season to eat mountain pit snails every year, and there are mountain pit snails on the market in various counties (cities) of Shaoguan throughout the year. With the autumn wind rising, it is the best time to eat mountain pit snails

Shankeng snail is also a characteristic food ingredient in mountainous areas. Any snail, such as field snail, stone snail, etc., has sand or impurities in its body. Therefore, before cooking, it is necessary to let it rest with water every other day to allow it to spit out impurities and remove the mud smell. Although the mountain pit snail is relatively small in size, its snail flavor is stronger. The combination of mountain snails and chicken creates a unique flavor by blending their flavors together

The method of making mountain snails

Good mountain snails also require authentic cooking skills. Cooking is quite particular. The best method is to first soak the snail in clean water to remove any impurities from its shell, then feed it in chicken soup at room temperature to enhance its freshness and sweetness. Finally, remove the tip of the snail shell to facilitate flavor and consumption. When stir frying, it is also necessary to mix green peppers, purple whiskers, ginger, scallions and other seasonings in order to make the mountain pit snail with the flavor of northern Guangdong

Due to the unique freshness and refreshing taste of Shankeng snail meat, there are many people who enjoy eating it. Especially when gathering at small shops on the street for late night snacks, making friends, and enjoying small gatherings, stir frying mountain snails to help chat is an ideal snack to taste the flavor of Shaoguan