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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
While the early morning mist has not yet fully dissipated and the chill still lightly brushes against the skin, being warmed by a soupy dish that is still steaming is truly wonderful, isn’t it? Today, TasteVN will cook and show you how to make a refreshing, aromatic snail vermicelli dish!
Ingredients for Snail Vermicelli For 4 people
Fresh vermicelli 500 gr Stuffed snails 1 kg (black apple snails) Fresh bamboo shoots 500 gr Tomatoes 2 fruits Lemongrass 5 stalks Lime leaves 10 gr Lime 4 fruits Spring onions a little Red onions 4 bulbs Fresh herbs for garnish a little (water spinach/ Vietnamese perilla/…) Cooking oil 5 tablespoons Fish sauce 2 teaspoons Salt/ seasoning powder a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to properly choose delicious stuffed snails (black apple snails)
- To choose fresh and delicious stuffed snails (black apple snails), select strong ones with a black, smooth, shiny shell that has no scratches.
- Choose live snails to ensure freshness and taste; if you touch a snail that is opening its mouth and it closes immediately, that is a fresh snail.
- Stuffed snails are different from golden apple snails; they do not have any stripes on their shells. If you find snails with stripes while selecting stuffed snails, do not buy them, as they are weak and not delicious.
- If you want to buy shelled stuffed snail meat, make sure to choose those that still have the body and intestines intact, firm, and not soft or smelly.
How to choose fresh bamboo shoots just right for eating
- When buying bamboo shoots, pay attention to choose those that are light yellow, have stripes, thin skin, are not wilted, and have no black spots on their surface.
- Select bamboo shoots that are coarse, with evenly sized segments, straight, not bent, young, looking juicy and crisp. When sniffed, they should have a distinctive aroma.
- You should not choose bamboo shoots that are too white, as they may have been soaked in chemicals, which does not guarantee quality.
How to choose fresh, delicious tomatoes
- To buy good tomatoes, you should choose those with a bright red skin, evenly colored. The outer skin should be shiny, not scratched or bruised.
- You should select tomatoes of moderate size, not too big or too small.
- Hold the tomato in your hand and feel it firm, round, and juicy. Bringing it to your nose will allow you to sense the characteristic aroma of ripe tomatoes.
- You should avoid buying tomatoes that have tiny black spots on the skin or are too soft. This indicates that the tomatoes have been harvested for a long time or are about to spoil.
How to prepare Snail Noodle with Bamboo Shoots
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Prepare the snails
First, wash 1kg of stuffed snails thoroughly with water and let them drain. Place the snails into an pot, add 5 stalks of lemongrass and 10gr of lime leaves on top, cover, and boil for about 4 – 5 minutes, then take them out.
Next, extract the snail meat, scrub the snail meat with a mixture of salt and lime juice.
Then, use a knife to cut off the stomach part of the snails at the head and rinse the snails again with clean water.
How to clean stuffed snails (black apple snail) effectively, removing all slime- Method 1: Place some metal utensils like spoons, chopsticks, etc., in a metal basin. Then soak the snails in it for 3 hours and rinse with clean water several times.
- Method 2: Prepare a basin of rice washing water, soak the stuffed snails in it for 3 hours to reduce slime, then rinse with clean water several times.
- Method 3: Mix a combination of fermented rice, vinegar, and chili in a basin, then soak the stuffed snails in it for 2 hours, and afterwards rinse with water.
See details: How to clean stuffed snails (black apple snail) effectively, removing all slime
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Prepare other ingredients
With 500g of fresh bamboo shoots, wash thoroughly with water 2 – 3 times, then slice into thin strips. Place about 1 liter of filtered water on the stove, bring to a boil, then add the sliced bamboo shoots to blanch and drain in a basket, allowing to drain.
How to prepare fresh bamboo shoots without bitterness and clean of sap- Method 1: After peeling the outer layer, boil the bamboo shoots in boiling water several times until they are less bitter and slimy.
- Method 2: Fresh bamboo shoots should be boiled about 2 – 3 times after removing the outer layer. Then, soak the bamboo shoots in rice washing water and rinse clean with water.
- Method 3: Peel the bamboo shoots and soak them in lime water. Then, boil several times until the cooking water is clear, then remove and rinse well with filtered water.
See details: How to prepare fresh bamboo shoots without bitterness and clean of sap
Wash 2 tomatoes clean with water, drain and then cut into wedges. Peel the shallots, wash clean, drain, and then chop finely.
Cut off the roots of the green onions, wash clean, and chop small. Carefully pick a small amount of herbs for garnish, discard wilted or spoiled leaves, wash clean, and allow to drain.
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Stir-fry snail meat and bamboo shoots
Place a pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, a little chopped shallots and sauté until fragrant.
When the shallots start to turn golden, add the prepared snail meat, season with 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, then stir-fry the snail meat until it is firm and the liquid evaporates. Transfer the snails to a bowl and set aside.
Next, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pot, wait for the oil to heat up, then add the prepared bamboo shoots with 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, stir-fry for about 5 minutes for the bamboo shoots to absorb the seasoning, then transfer to a plate.
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Cooking tomato broth with snails and bamboo shoots
Next, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then add the tomatoes and stir-fry until the tomatoes are soft and mushy, then add 2 liters of filtered water and bring the broth to a boil.
When the water in the pot is boiling vigorously, add a little seasoning, a little salt, then add the stir-fried bamboo shoots and snail meat, simmer over medium heat for about 5 – 7 minutes and taste again to adjust the seasoning before finishing.
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Completing the bowl of snail noodles
You place the noodles in a bowl and pour in the broth, then add the snails and bamboo shoots on top, sprinkle with a little chopped green onion, and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Final Product
So the dish of snail vermicelli with bamboo shoots is complete and ready to be served. The broth is rich, with a harmonious sweet and sour flavor, the snail meat is chewy and crispy, the bamboo shoots are crunchy and flavorful, served with herbs and chili fish sauce that is just right.
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