Wuyou Drunken Snails

Wuyou Drunken Snails

　　A specialty of Wuyou Town. Made by pickling mud snails from the beach. The recipe has been used among folk since the Ming Dynasty. Each summer, large, thick-fleshed, sand-free fresh mud snails from the tidal flats are selected, soaked in clean water, then mixed with distilled spirits and brown sugar. The mixture is stirred daily for seven days before it’s ready to eat. These snails are characterized by their soft, translucent shells, rich wine aroma, balanced saltiness and sweetness, and tender, delicious taste, making them an excellent accompaniment to alcohol. Once sealed in jars, their flavor and quality remain unchanged. Even after a year, when the jar is opened, they still give off a strong fragrance. In 1982, they were listed as one of the country's special local products by the National Tourism Administration. They are sold in Shanghai, Sichuan, Wuhan, and other places.