Fried Field Snails

Fried Field Snails

　　Field snails are different from stone snails, characterized by their thin shells and thick flesh. When stir-fried in the same wok with a fragrant herb called perilla, they produce an unusual flavor that is spicy with sweetness within the aroma. This unique taste is not only loved by people in the south, but also greatly enjoyed by northerners, compatriots from Hong Kong and Macau, as well as foreign friends. They often gather around small wooden tables at street food stalls (and even in high-end hotels and restaurants), savoring perilla-fried field snails with great relish. When cooking, seasonings such as chili peppers, scallions or garlic, fermented black beans, salt, and others can be added to enhance the flavor.