 Its size is small but its taste is different. Escargot taste can facinate many people around the world. In the name of Food Club Member, I think we should not overlook this topic, that's right? Well, let's go studying
Escargot | Welcome to “Food Club” , small but joyful community of food lovers. Today, we will talking about the small thing, it is the small creature called “Escargot”. Its size is small but its taste is different. Escargot taste can facinate many people around the world. In the name of Food Club Member, I think we should not overlook this topic, that's right? Well, let's go studying. Escargot is like other creatures, that is there are various species. Each one has its own outstanding characteristic. For example, l'escargot de Bourgogne: Helix Pomatia, is mainly collected in Eastern Europe. Helix Pomatia linne is the only escargot in France having the right of appellation “Escargot de Bourgogne”. Its flesh is light brown adorned with white ruffle . About its taste, it is absolutely appreciated by the French gourmets . Classic escargot: Helix Lucorum, is one of escargot species always found and collected in Balkans and Turkey but difficult to find in France; only found in Alpes area. Its flesh is darker than one de Bourgogne and its shell is distinct. Escargot Petit-Gris: Helix Aspersa Muller, this specie is native to many mediterranean countries, always found in middle of horticultures, the edge of fields, wood and hedge. This one has its own typical fragrance that satisfies a lot of gourmets. Achatines, like escargot, is a mollusk generally found in South-East Asia and Africa. Achatine looks like escargot Locurum but its flesh is darker. This one has no right of appellation “Escargot” in France. | |
Before going to cooking step, should we know about the nutrition? Nutrition: 100g of raw escargot
- Calories 90g
- Total fat 0g
- Saturated fat -
- Monosaturated fat -
- Polysaturated fat -
- Dietary fiber 0g
- Protein 16.1g
- Carbohydrate -
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 70mg
- Sugar 0g
Someone asks me how much, I admit that I am not sure, each country has the different factors but I can give you some guides which I have just found in web site. - Live escargot 2 lbs price =33USD
- Shelled escargot 1 lbs price =40USD
- Small fancy escargot 1 lbs price = 45USD Well, it is time to cook. Recipes below, you can learn and do it by yourself and you will find that it is not difficult to do some delicate tasty dishes.
Butter of Escargots a la Burgundy Ingredients:
- butter 1 kg
- salt 25 g
- black pepper 5 g
- garlic 150g
- shallot 35g
- parsley 90g
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First, finely chop garlic, shallot, parsley and mix all together (personal proportion can be modified). Then, place a little of this butter in each empty shell before pushing a cooked escargot into it. Fill the remaining space in the shell with butter. Put in the oven 200C or 390F to melt the butter. Serve hot in special plates with holes. Pick the escargot with a special little fork. You can enjoy yourself by adding 100-150 g of mustard. This will give a delicate aroma. Escargots Appetizers Ingredients for batter:
- egg 1
- water 1 C
- flour 1 C
Beat egg and water when it mix well, add flour and beat until smooth. Cover and set aside for at least 1 hour.
Ingredients for escargots
- olive oil 1 tb
- marinara sauce 1 1/2 C
- fresh escargots 24 escargots
- oil for deep frying
Heat saute pan and add olive oil, marinara sauce and snails. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes or until mix thickens, remove from heat. Heat oil to 375F. Divide batter in half. Take 1 snail at a time from sauce, allowing some sauce to cling. Place in batter and deep fry until golden brown. Remove and pat dry and dip into other bowl of batter; repeat frying. Drain and serve.
Have you ever heard the classic fairy tale “The Frog Prince”? Next time you will see that frog is not only being in the funny fairy tale, it can be more. But now, it is time to enjoy your escargots. Tout le monde, a table! | | | | G.Girl
Sources: www.gastronomie.com www.inekesteine.com www.gourmetsleuth.com http://escargot.free.fr www.futura-sciences.com http://cyberechos.creteil.infm.fr
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