Guilin River Snails is a very distinctive delicacy in Guilin area and is deeply loved by diners for its unique flavor.
The uniqueness of Guilin River Snails lies first in the ingredients themselves. The river snails here are generally large in size. Compared with ordinary river snails, they are more visually impactful and satisfying in taste. Their meat is very plump and tender. Each piece of river snail meat is full and firm, rich in protein and other nutrients, providing diners with rich nutrition.
When making Guilin River Snails, the use of ingredients is of great importance. The pickled chili peppers are one of the soul ingredients of this dish, giving Guilin River Snails a distinct hot and sour taste. The unique sour and spicy flavors of the pickled chili peppers blend with each other, stimulating people's taste buds and increasing people's appetite. The addition of scallions, ginger and garlic can remove the fishy smell and enhance the fragrance. Their fragrance can penetrate into every crevice of the river snail meat, making the taste of the river snails more mellow. The use of Sanhua Wine can not only further remove the fishy smell, but also add a unique wine fragrance to the river snails, making the flavor of the whole dish more rich.
When cooking Guilin River Snails, the method of frying and boiling is usually used. First, put the river snails in hot oil and stir - fry them. As they are constantly turned over, the river snails come into full contact with various ingredients, and the flavors of pickled chili peppers, scallions, ginger and garlic begin to gradually penetrate into the river snail meat. Then add an appropriate amount of water and boil them. During the boiling process, the river snail meat slowly absorbs the flavors of various ingredients, and at the same time, its own freshness is fully stimulated. After a period of frying and boiling, the Guilin River Snails are ready.
The Guilin River Snails served on the table are attractive in color. The red color of the pickled chili peppers, the greenish - white color of the scallions, ginger and garlic and the brown color of the river snails set each other off, making people salivate at the sight. Pick up a river snail and suck it gently, and the plump river snail meat will slide into the mouth. What you first feel is the hot and sour taste spreading on the tip of the tongue, and then the freshness of the river snail meat itself. The taste is fresh, tender and chewy. This interweaving of hot, sour and fresh flavors is especially appetizing. In the hot summer, having a plate of Guilin River Snails can not only satisfy the taste buds' desire for delicious food, but also play a role in relieving summer heat, and can be regarded as an excellent product for relieving summer heat. Whether it is used as a main dish on the dining table or as a snack when gathering with relatives and friends, Guilin River Snails can leave a deep impression on people with their unique flavor.
