Grilled snail cake is chewy and crispy, and when eaten, you can feel the rich flavor with the natural sweetness of the snail that will surely make you fall in love. Today, TasteVN will share with you 2 ways to make delicious and easy grilled snail cake. Let’s get cooking right away with this grilled dish!
1. Grilled snail cake in aluminum foil
Preparation
45 minutes
Cooking
1 hour
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled snail cake in aluminum foil Serves 3
Ground pork 250 gr Snail meat 250 gr Pork fat 50 gr Shiitake mushrooms 50 gr Black mushrooms 50 gr (wood ear mushrooms) Green onions/ lime leaves. A little Lemongrass 5 stalks Chili 2 pieces Chopped lemongrass 1 tablespoon Chopped chili 1 teaspoon Fried onion/garlic 1 tablespoon Pepper 2 teaspoons Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Fish sauce 1/2 tablespoon Cooking oil A little Common spices A little (pepper/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh pork fat
- You should choose fat that is opaque white; when pressed with your hand, it should have good elasticity. Avoid buying fat that is slimy or has yellowed skin and an unusual fishy smell.
- To buy the best quality and safest fat, you should purchase it from stores, food counters, supermarkets, or reputable large markets with inspection stamps.
How to choose good wood ear mushrooms
- You should choose wood ear mushrooms that have large, thick ears and a stem with few small mushrooms.
- The color of good mushrooms is dark amber, slightly shiny on the top, and coffee with milk colored on the underside.
- Avoid buying mushrooms that appear too black, as they may become mushy when soaked in water and will not be crunchy and tasty.
How to choose and where to buy fried onions
- For fresh purple onions, you should choose northern onions for a crunchier, more aromatic flavor, with firm, aged skin and uniform size. Avoid buying bulbs that have sprouted or have soft spots, as they tend to spoil quickly.
- You can also buy pre-made fried onions at stores, food counters, markets, or supermarkets.
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How to make Grilled Snail Cake in Foil
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Prepare and boil snails
Put the apple snails in a bowl with water and 2 chopped chili peppers, then soak for 1 hour and wash the snails clean.
Put the snails in a pot, add 5 stalks of lemongrass and boil for 30 minutes until the snails are cooked, then take them out and let them cool.
Use a fork to remove the snail meat from the shell, discarding the tail. Then cut the snail meat into small pieces.
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Prepare other ingredients
Pork fat, after being purchased, should be washed several times with water and then drained. After that, use a knife to cut the fat into small pieces.
Green onions and lime leaves should be washed clean and then chopped finely.
Wood ear mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms should be soaked in cold water until soft, then rinsed clean and chopped finely.
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Mix the meatloaf
Mix 250g of minced pork with 250g of snail meat, 50g of pork fat, 50g of wood ear mushrooms, 50g of shiitake mushrooms, 1 tablespoon of fried onion/garlic, 1 tablespoon of minced lemongrass, 1 teaspoon of minced chili, a bit of green onion, and lime leaves.
Then, season with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons of pepper, 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar.
Finally, use your hands to mix and knead the mixture so that the meatloaf will be chewy when finished.
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Wrap and grill the snail paste
Prepare aluminum foil, place the mixed snail paste in the center of the foil. Then proceed to wrap the foil tightly.
Place a steamer on the stove, put the wrapped paste in and steam over medium heat for about 30 minutes until cooked.
Finally, take the paste out, then brush a layer of cooking oil on the surface of the paste and grill at a temperature of 250 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes to finish.
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Final Product
After grilling, the snail cake will have a fragrant aroma, the cake is chewy and crispy, extremely delicious. Eating the snail cake with a bit of herbs, dipping it in sweet and sour fish sauce or garlic chili fish sauce is unbeatable, right?
2. Grilled Snail Cake in Banana Leaf
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
1 hour
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Snail Cake in Banana Leaf For 2 people
Snail meat 200 gr Ground pork 150 gr Pork sausage 150 gr Chili 3 pieces Ginger 1 piece Lemongrass 2 stalks Shallots 2 pieces Lime 1/2 fruit Kaffir lime leaves a little Rice washing water a little Fish sauce 1/2 tablespoon Cooking oil a little Common spices a little (salt/ sugar/ pepper/ seasoning/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose delicious and quality raw pork sausages
- You should choose raw pork sausages that are well-packaged and carefully sealed. Avoid buying raw pork sausages that are not properly wrapped as they may be contaminated by insects, thus posing health risks if consumed.
- You should look for raw pork sausages at reputable places like supermarkets with clear brand names and specific production addresses.
- Finally, delicious and quality raw pork sausages should not have a foul smell, should not be leaking, and should not show signs of tampering, alteration, or patching.
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How to make Grilled Snail Cake with Banana Leaves
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Prepare and boil snails
Soak the snails in rice water with a little salt and chopped chili for about 4 hours to allow the snails to expel all the dirt.
Place a pot of water on the stove, add the snails, crushed ginger, crushed lemongrass, a little salt, and some lime leaves. Then, boil the snails for about 20 minutes until cooked.
Next, use a toothpick to remove the snail meat from the shells and place it in a bowl, then squeeze half a lemon into the bowl and rinse it with water to ensure it is clean.
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Prepare other ingredients
Peel the ginger and shallots, then wash them clean and chop finely.
Wash the lemongrass and lime leaves clean and chop them finely as well.
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Mixing the sausage
Prepare a bowl, add finely chopped lemongrass, ginger, shallots, and kaffir lime leaves, then add the snail meat, 150g of minced pork, and 150g of pork paste.
Next, season with 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 2 teaspoons of pepper, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil, and finely chopped chili.
Then, use your hands to mix thoroughly and knead the sausage mixture, letting it rest for 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Wrapping the sausage
Cut the banana leaves into small squares, then wash and dry them.
Stack 2 pieces of banana leaves on top of each other, then brush a layer of cooking oil on the banana leaves.
Next, place the sausage in the center of the banana leaves, then proceed to wrap the banana leaves tightly.
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Grilling snail cake
Prepare the grill, place the snail cake wrapped in banana leaves on the grill and grill for about 30 minutes until the cake is cooked.
While grilling, remember to turn both sides evenly so that the cake cooks evenly!
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Finished product
The snail cake after completion has an alluring aroma and is hot. The cake is grilled soft, chewy, and crispy combined with the characteristic fragrance of banana leaves, creating a delicious and attractive dish. Dipping a piece of snail cake in ginger fish sauce is truly fantastic.
How to choose fresh and delicious snails
- In this snail cake dish, you can use various types of snails according to your preference!
- To choose good snails, you can touch the mouth of the open snail; if it retracts inside, that snail is still alive and fresh. If there is no reaction and it emits an unpleasant smell, that snail is dead and no longer fresh.
- You should choose snails with the shell at the mouth because these are usually plump and have thick meat.
- Avoid choosing snails with deeply retracted shells, as they may be weak and not tasty.
How to clean snails to release all the sand
- You can soak the snails in water in a basin or metal tub, as when snails encounter metal, they tend to reflexively release all the mud inside. If you don’t have this tool, you can soak them with other metal utensils.
- Soaking snails in rice water will also make them automatically release the muddy, slimy substance inside. You only need to soak the snails for about 2 hours.
- Another method is to soak the snails in water and add vinegar and chili; you can substitute vinegar with lemon. Soak for about 2 – 3 hours.
How to choose fresh and delicious minced pork
- You should choose pork that has a normal smell and color; the meat should be dry and not slimy.
- Avoid buying pork that is bright red or has an unusual smell, as these types of meat are often treated with chemicals.
- You can buy pre-minced pork or buy whole pieces and mince them at home using a meat grinder. However, be sure to buy pork from reputable places or supermarkets to ensure safety and quality!
Above is a detailed guide on 2 ways to make grilled snails with aluminum foil and banana leaves that are delicious and easy to make. We hope that with this article, you can successfully make it for the whole family to enjoy!
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