Cultured Palate: Dishes from France
| August 9, 2017
Escargots
Escargots (snails) have been eaten by elites going all the way back to ancient Rome. In France, large land snails are prepared for eating by first removing them from their shells. They are then cooked in a delicious garlic, butter, and wine sauce, and inserted back into their shells before being served to the diner.
The escargots are then eaten with a special snail fork, which is long and thin enough to reach into the shell. This dish is a true Parisian bistro staple.
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