Perilla-flavored Mountain Snail

Perilla-flavored Mountain Snail

　　Xiangsi (Perilla) Mountain Snail

　　A good mountain snail dish also requires authentic cooking skills. The preparation is quite particular. The top method involves first soaking the snails in clean water to remove any debris inside the shells. When stir-frying, it’s essential to include seasonings such as green chili, perilla, ginger, and scallions to create a mountain snail dish with the distinct flavors of northern Guangdong.

　　　　Thanks to the uniquely fresh and refreshing taste of the mountain snail meat, there are many who enjoy eating it in distinctive ways. It’s especially popular as a late-night snack when gathering casually at street-side eateries with friends. Stir-frying some mountain snails to liven up the conversation makes for an ideal bite when sampling the flavors of Nankun Mountain.