Ginataang Pilipit na Suso

Another gourmet offering from our favourite Philippine television, GMAnetwork. This recipe involves fresh water snails with long twisted tail.  They are as delicious as the standard snail but less slime! 😉

Recipe: Ginataang Pilipit na Suso

INGREDIENTS:

1 kilo susong pilipit, washed
1/2 kilo shredded banana blossom
4 cups fresh pure coconut milk
1/4 cup bagoong alamang
3 thumb-sized ginger, sliced into slivers
2 medium-sized onion, sliced
1/2 head garlic, chopped
5 long green chillies, sliced
3 red hot chili, optional
3 stalks lemongrass, crushed
Salt to taste
Cooking oil

PROCEDURE:

Prepare the suso by washing and cleaning the dirt from it.

Soak it in water to extract dirt from the snail.

Changing the water every 30-45 minutes.

Drain once the water clears.

In another pan, sauté garlic, ginger and onion.

Stir in the bagoong alamang and cook for about one to two minutes.

Add the lemongrass and banana blossom, sauté until fragrant.

Add three cups of the coconut milk, bring to a boil then add the clean snails.

Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until the liquid has reduced to half.

Add the remaining coconut milk, chili, then cook for another 10 to 15 minutes until the liquid is reduced to almost oily sauce.

Season with salt.

– See more at: http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/shows/idolsakusina/articles/2014-09-22/11755/Recipe-Ginataang-Pilipit-na-Suso#sthash.XA8w8Mcs.dpuf