EXOTIC FOOD: Cooking Caracoles Also Known as Tree Snails (Taklong or Takdong)

Have you ever tried eating this slimy snail creature? This is not the typical snail you see strolling in the soil, because it is dirty and not edible in my country, but I have seen this type of snail eaten in other Asian nations.

By the way, this is not the snail we will showcase and cook today, but first let me introduce myself. My name is @eijnuj06, and I hope you will join me on this cooking.

The snail we will featured about is the Caracole or tree snail, and our local term for it is Takdong or Taklong, maybe in your country or even some province here in the Philippines have different term for it.

First, we'll discuss it. Caracole is typically found in sheltered areas with chilly temperatures, such as gardens and forests. They are slow-moving animals that typically glide, and they are very slimy.

Let's proceed to my story:

After the heavy rain last night, I expected Caracoles to appear because the weather was cold, and they normally appear when it is cold or rainy. This species is difficult to find; you will need to conduct a search or keep your eyes open and be aware of your surroundings because they normally hide in the leaves.

When you first look at this, you won't see whether there is a Caracole on it, but when I zoom out, you can see the two Caracoles sticking to the trunks of the tree.

Here's another one.

Then I catch lots of them, and now we can move on to the cooking.

Ingredients:

• Cooking Oil
• Onions
• Garlic
• Chili's
• Vinegar
• Soy Sauce
• Salt and other Seasonings

Procedure:

• Wash the Caracole thoroughly with running water.
• Boil the caracole in a kettle of water until soft.
• Remove the meat from the caracole's shell. Remove also the intestine.
• Cut into small pieces and marinate with soy sauce, vinegar, and seasoning.
• Prepare a Hot Pan with Cooking Oil
• When the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook until golden brown, then add the onions and chillies and mix.
• Then add the Marinated Caracoles and the marinade sauce.
• Then, stir fried the Caracoles until they're cooked and crispy.
• Ready to Serve.

I hope that by sharing this simple recipe for cooking caracoles, I might persuade anyone to try it, as many people are hesitant to do so due to its slimy appearance. Others may call it unclean, but it is safe to eat because we catch it on trees rather than soil. Caracoles are also herbivorous and high in protein, and some claim they can treat asthma. If you ask me about the taste, it's incredibly wonderful, tender, and has a unique flavor; perhaps people who are adventurous with food will enjoy the Caracoles.

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to those who've stayed with me through this food adventure blog. I am hoping to receive support by reblogging and upvoting my blogs in this Hive platform, and I am thankful for all the support I have received so far 💖.

But, before we go any further, may I ask a question: Would you dare to eat this Slimy Snail creature?