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Vietnamese Escargot with Coconut Milk and Lemongrass - Oc Len Xao Dua

Vietnamese Escargot with Coconut Milk and Lemongrass (Ốc Len Xào Dừa)

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb escargot Oc Len
  • ½ head garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon lemongrass minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 thai chilis sliced
  • ½ teaspoon MSG
  • 2 tablespoon cooking oil

Instructions

  • Wash your escargot with water 5-6 times or until there's no more sand. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large wok, heat 2 tablespoon of oil over medium-high. Add garlic, lemongrass, and thai chilis. Saute for 1 min.
  • Add your escargot and combine. Saute for another minute.
  • Add your coconut milk. Season with salt, sugar, MSG. Stir to combine.
  • Wait for the coconut milk to boil then lower the heat to simmer and cook for 5-7 mins, or until fully cooked.
  • Add half of your Vietnamese coriander bundle. Toss in the sauce and turn off the heat.
  • Serve on a plate and top with more Vietnamese coriander.