Snails are known as the "queen" of snails thanks to their delicious flavor and outstanding nutritional value. This is a dish that housewives can regularly add to their family's menu. However, if not processed properly, it can bring potential health risks.
Choose not fresh, carelessly cleaned fragrant snails
Many housewives often do not choose carefully, so sometimes they encounter dead fragrant snails. Accordingly, when preparing dishes, it is very easy to cause odors, affecting the flavor and digestive system.
Another mistake is to only soak fragrant snails in plain water for a short time. The correct way to do it is to soak them for at least 2 hours in rice water or water with a few slices of fresh chili to let the snails release all the mud and sand deep inside the shell.
Not removing the end of the intestine
Many housewives have a habit of not removing the final intestinal part of the fragrant snail. This is where the snail part contains mud, waste and accumulates many heavy metals if the snail lives in polluted water.
Remove the end of the flesh before eating and only enjoy the chewy and crispy head of the fragrant snail, helping to fully feel the delicious and nutritious flavor of the dish.
Boil snails too thoroughly or not yet cooked
There are many housewives who boil fragrant snails for too long, causing the meat to become tough, lose its sweetness and break down some types of vitamins. Conversely, uncooked snails will lead to worm larvae infection. Some experiences show that after boiling snails until the water boils, you should only leave the snails in the pot for about 3-5 more minutes until the snail scales peel off.
The just right ripeness will help the boiled sea snails have a chewy crunchy texture as well as ensure safety for the "belly" of family members.
Misconducting with foods rich in vitamin C
Snails contain 5-cure arsenic compounds, so they should not be combined with vitamin C such as oranges, lemons, and sour fruits. This is an incorrect combination that causes arsenic conversion, leading to acute poisoning.
Besides, the habit of drinking cold beer or tea immediately after eating snails also hinders the absorption of protein and easily causes bloating. Instead, it should be served with ginger, lemongrass or lemon leaves to help neutralize the cold properties of fragrant snails, helping to better protect the stomach for the whole family.
