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Preparation
2 hours
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Processing
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Steamed sea snails with lemongrass is a steamed dish that is delicious, nutritious, and extremely easy to make. You can definitely show off your cooking skills to treat your friends during the weekend gathering. Go to the market to buy ingredients and get into the kitchen to make it right away!
Ingredients for Steamed Sea Snails with Lemongrass For 2 servings
Sea snails 500 gr Lemongrass 5 stalks Large chili 1 piece Ground chili 1/2 teaspoon Sesame oil 1 teaspoon (or white wine) Common spices A little (seasoning/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious sea snails
- You should choose snails that are still alive, with the body tightly attached to the shell, and the meat of the snail still has a certain level of moisture. When disturbed, they will retract into the shell.
- Check the snails near the outer shell; if you touch them, they will reflexively close up.
- Do not buy snails with soft, mushy bodies and shells that are deeply retracted into the shell, as they are likely dead.
Necessary tools
Clay pot, knife, cutting board, chopsticks, bowl,…
How to make steamed sea snails with lemongrass
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the sea snails thoroughly to clean the outer shell and soak the sea snails for about 2 – 3 hours to allow them to expel dirt, then rinse with clean water about 1 – 2 times to ensure they are completely clean.
How to soak sea snails to remove all dirt
- Method 1: Soak sea snails in rice water: Soaking sea snails in rice water can help remove dirt more effectively.
- Method 2: Soak sea snails with a few slices of chili: Soaking sea snails in a basin of water with a few slices of chili will help them expel the mud inside more quickly.
After soaking the snails, rinse them with clean water 1 – 2 times to ensure they are completely clean.
Wash the lemongrass, take 3 stalks to crush, and cut them into pieces about 2 – 3 finger joints long. The remaining 2 stalks should be cut diagonally into thin slices.
Wash the chili pepper, crush it, and cut it into 2 or 3 pieces as desired.
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Steam razor clams with lemongrass
Place a pot on the stove. Lay crushed lemongrass cut into pieces at the bottom so that when steaming, the lemongrass will release its aroma, making the dish tastier.
Add the razor clams along with the diagonal-cut lemongrass and chili. Add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of ground chili, and 1/2 cup of water.
To enhance the aroma of the steamed razor clams, add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, then turn on the stove and set it to the highest heat. When the water boils, cover the pot and then reduce the heat. Steam for 5 minutes until the razor clams are cooked.
Tip:
- Placing crushed lemongrass underneath the clams will allow the lemongrass to release its fragrance, making it very aromatic.
- Put the lemongrass and chili on top so that when steaming, the razor clams retain their chewy texture, sweetness, and inherent flavors.
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Final Product
Steamed sea snails with lemongrass are fragrant, aromatic, and the sea snails retain their crispness and distinctive flavor. This is an extremely wonderful dish to treat your friends!
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So you’ve learned the recipe for making steamed sea snails with lemongrass that tastes like a restaurant meal and can be made very quickly. Save it now to show off your cooking skills and treat your friends at your next gathering!
*Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Let’s Cook Together
