Fermented Snail in Wine Lees

Fermented Snail in Wine Lees

　　　Fermented snail in wine lees is a famous and distinctive snack from Shanghai. This dish uses large, plump, and meaty Longan snails sourced from Tunxi, Anhui as the main ingredient. Upon arrival at the restaurant, the snails are first kept in clean water for two days to allow them to expel any sand or mud. They are then cooked in a pot for a long time with spices such as fennel and cinnamon. Finally, the cooked snails are topped with aged aromatic wine lees and fermented to create the final dish. These fermented snails have a brownish-gray color, tender meat, rich and savory broth, and a delicious taste that is very popular. This delicacy is a signature snack of both the Wuwei Zhai Dim Sum Shop and the Xian Delai Dim Sum Shop in Shanghai.