Leiyang SuoLuo

Leiyang SuoLuo

　　SuoLuo, also known as "HeLuo" (drinking snail), is made by selecting field snails or stone snails of uniform size and placing them in a basin of clean water with a little tea oil to help them expel impurities. After two or three days, they are rinsed with cold water. A mixture of minced lean pork and water is poured into the basin to feed the snails, after which their tails are clipped off. The snails are then repeatedly washed with a little salt until thoroughly cleaned. They are placed in a wok over high heat and stir-fried until most of the moisture has evaporated. Tea oil is added and the snails are stir-fried again until fragrant and the snail mouths begin to open. More salt and Shaoxing wine are added and the mixture is stir-fried once more. Once removed from the wok, the snails are simmered in a clear bone broth along with seasonings such as ginger, chili, soy sauce, scallions, garlic, and MSG.

　　When eating, scoop out a snail and place its opening to your mouth, then suck (or “drink”) to draw out the meat—hence the name “Suo (Drink) Luo.” This dish features a delicious and savory broth, with tender, fragrant, and crisp snail meat that clears heat, stimulates the appetite, and is refreshingly pleasant on the palate.

　　Source: Leiyang Party Building Website