Description
A luxurious sweet/salty soup symbolizing traditional Taiwanese banquets (Banzuo), simmering dried squid, canned snails, and massive garlic sprouts (Suan Miao).
Restaurants serving Squid, Snail and Garlic Sprout Soup
Researching
We are researching restaurants that serve this dish.
On this site you can check dictionary details and, later, places to buy or eat related items.
The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Canned snails
- Dried squid
- Pork belly
- Garlic sprouts
- Bamboo shoots
- Dried shiitake
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- [Prep] Rehydrate dried squid and shred. Prepare shredded pork belly, dried shiitake, and bamboo shoots.
- [Magic Ingredient] Prepare 'Canned Snails in Soy Sauce (Luorou Guantou)' including the juice.
- Sauté pork, squid, shiitake, and shallots in a wok to draw out umami.
- Pour water and add the canned snails 'along with all the juice'.
- Add bamboo shoots and simmer for
- mins to concentrate the squid and snail extracts.
- [Finish] Add massive 'Garlic Sprouts (Suan Miao)' cut into 5cm lengths and cook briefly.
- Season with soy and white pepper (no sugar needed as canned juice is sweet).
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense aroma of garlic sprouts and dried squid
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Canned turban shells or clams
Pairing
Shaoxing wine or Kaoliang liquor
Trivia
[Hardcore] A representative of 'Jiujia Cai' (historic high-end banquet cuisine). A luxurious soup rarely made at home, developed in hot spring Beitou during Japanese rule. The 'multiplication of umami' from dried squid, pork, and canned snails is unforgettable.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Enjoy the softened 'garlic sprouts' as the main veg, and sip the snail-extract-concentrated broth alongside Shaoxing wine!
Allergen
Seafood (Squid/Snail), Pork, Soy, Wheat