Stir-fried Snails with Garlic

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Stir-fried Snails with Garlic is a savory and aromatic dish featuring freshwater snails stir-fried with a generous amount of garlic, chili, and often a splash of rice wine or soy sauce. It is a popular street food and home-cooked delicacy in many parts of China, particularly in regions like Hunan, Sichuan, and Guangdong. The dish is known for its bold, spicy, and garlicky flavor profile, often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a good source of lean protein and is relatively low in carbohydrates and fats. It provides essential minerals like iron, selenium, and zinc, with a rough calorie estimate of 150-200 kcal per typical serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	170 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	5 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	450 mg
Iron	5 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Zinc	3 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Copper	0.3 mg

Per 1 cup (150 g) of cooked snails with garlic sauce · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culinarily, the dish is unique for its use of snails, which are a sustainable and nutrient-dense protein source. Nutritionally, snails are exceptionally high in iron and have been a traditional food in many cultures for centuries.