Yangshuo stuffed river snails 阳朔酿田螺
Yangshuo stuffed river snails is featured among the local specialties of Guilin.
Snail shells hold a minced savory filling. Ask a Yangshuo restaurant for its cooked stuffed-snail dish and use the provided pick.
How it is made
Snail meat is removed, prepared and mixed with a savory minced filling, then returned to cleaned shells and cooked through. Pork and aromatic herbs may be part of the mixture.
Flavour & texture
The filling is tender and savory with a more resilient snail bite, while the sauce adds richness. The shell is a serving vessel and must be navigated with a pick.
Local roots & traditions
Stuffed river snails are associated with Yangshuo's broader stuffed-food repertoire.
How to order Yangshuo stuffed river snails
Ask what is in the filling and use the provided pick carefully.
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Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 阳朔酿田螺 for Yangshuo stuffed river snails. Ask what is in the filling and use the provided pick carefully.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.