Xiangshen is a common seafood ingredient, also known as Xiangshen meat.

Xiangshen is a common seafood ingredient, also known as Xiangshen meat. The appearance of fragrant snails and cat's eye snails is particularly similar. However, the meat is shrunk into the shell, and the snail shell is flatter, and the water it inhabits is deeper than the cat's eye snail. The scented snails we picked up when going to sea have a lot of sediment in their bodies, so they are usually cultured in the water. It takes 2-3 days to vomit dry sediment before eating.

The meat of the snail is delicious, has a certain elasticity and aroma, and is widely used in cooking various delicacies.

The following is about the nutritional value and common cooking methods of snails:

Nutritional value of snails:

- Protein: Snails are rich in high-quality protein, which is essential for the growth and repair of body cells.

- Minerals: Snails are rich in minerals, including calcium, iron, zinc, etc., which contribute to bone health, blood circulation and the normal functioning of the immune system.

- Omega-3 fatty acids: Snails contain moderate amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial to heart health and brain function.

Common cooking methods include:

1. Steamed snails: Wash the snails and put them into a steamer. Add some ginger slices, minced garlic and green onions, and steam for 10-15 minutes until the meat of the snails becomes tender and cooked. You can add some black bean paste or broth to taste according to your personal taste.

2. Stir-fried fresh vegetables with snails: Wash the snail meat and drain the water. Heat the pan and add oil, add minced garlic, ginger and vegetables and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the snail meat and stir-fry evenly, add an appropriate amount of salt, pepper, soy sauce and other seasonings, and finally stir-fry until cooked through.

3. Cook the snail soup: Wash the snails and put them into the pot, add an appropriate amount of water or stock, add green onions, ginger slices and other favorite seasonings, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until The meat of the snails becomes soft and rotten, and the soup is delicious.

Please note that when cooking snails, make sure to buy fresh snails and eat them in moderation according to your personal taste and health status. Also, pay attention to food safety and hygiene and make sure it is cooked thoroughly.