Happy National Escargot Day! Each year on May 24, today honors the famous French dish of cooked land snails.
Escargot is enjoyed by many it is an acquired taste. Many French restaurants serve the dish as an appetizer.
Escargot {es.kar.go} is the French word for snail.
The dish of escargot is usually prepared by removing the land snails from their shells and cooking them with garlic, butter, and wine.
They are then placed back into their shells with the sauce for serving. The dish is served with a special fork and tong for easier dining.
Escargot are high in protein and low in fat (without the butter).
The science of growing snails is known as heliciculture. In the United States, more people are raising snails for culinary purposes.
Even though escargot still seems exotic to American palates, around the world escargot has long been a popular dish.
HOW TO OBSERVE
If you’ve never experienced escargot, this is the holiday to try it. Find a restaurant near you that serves the delicacy and order a plate. Be sure to order wine as well.
If you’re looking for a recipe to try at home, National Day Calendar has a recipe for you to try, too.
You can try the recipe by visiting the website below:
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