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Ốc Hương Rang Muối (Salt-toasted Sea Snails)

Sweet snails toasted with a chili-salt mixture.

45 minutes
Serves 4
Appetizer

No common allergens detected

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Purge Snails: Soak the snails in water with a few sliced fresh chilies or a metal spoon for 30 minutes to make them spit out sand. Scrub the shells vigorously and rinse multiple times until the water runs clear.

  2. 2

    Parboil: Briefly boil the snails for 2-3 minutes, then drain. This ensures they are cooked and makes the meat easier to extract later.

  3. 3

    Prepare Salt Mixture: In a small mortar, pound together the coarse salt, sugar, chili flakes, and MSG until roughly combined.

  4. 4

    Toast Salt: Heat a dry wok over medium heat. Toast the salt mixture for a minute until fragrant and slightly dried out. Remove from the wok.

  5. 5

    Stir-fry: Add oil to the wok and fry the minced garlic until golden. Add the snails and toss well.

  6. 6

    Coat and Serve: Sprinkle the toasted chili-salt mixture over the snails. Toss continuously over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until the salt sticks completely to the shells and becomes dry. Serve hot with toothpicks to extract the meat, and fresh Vietnamese coriander on the side.

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