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What is a Sand Worm? Where is it a Specialty and How to Cook it?
Sand worm is a food with a very unique and nutritious flavor. Today, Điện máy XANH’s section will help you learn what a sand worm is, where it is a specialty, and how to cook it!
1 What is a sand worm?
The sand worm (folklorically known as the earth dragon) is a mollusk belonging to the Sand Worm Family, Annelida phylum, typically living in saltwater or brackish water environments.
Externally, the sand worm looks quite similar to an earthworm, with a small lobe in front of the mouth and two black eyes above the mouth.
The sand worm’s body is flat, about 6-7cm long and 5-6mm wide, with 65 segments of various colors like pink, white, brown,… The upper back is covered with a long and thick layer of bristles.
Despite its somewhat “scary” appearance, the sand worm is listed among the most valuable foods due to its high nutritional content and delicious flavor.
With sand worms, you can create a variety of diverse, rich, and unique dishes that are also nutritious.
2 Where is sand worm a specialty?
Sand worm is a specialty of Northern Vietnam and is found exclusively in this region. Annually, sand worms only appear in the 9th, 10th, and 11th lunar months, making the harvest quite scarce.
Some areas with the largest sand worm populations are Hai Duong, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh,…
3 How to cook sand worm
Step 1: Clean the sand worms
Place the purchased sand worms in a basin and rinse thoroughly under cold running water 2-3 times to remove mud, dirt, and impurities. Then, remove and drain.
While washing, gently stir the sand worms with your hands to better remove mud and dirt, making them cleaner.
Step 2: Blanch the sand worms in boiling water
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the cleaned sand worms to the pot and blanch briefly for 2-3 minutes to remove the bristles.
Step 3: Deodorize the sand worms
Sand worms have a strong fishy smell, so blanching them in boiling water may not completely eliminate the odor.
Therefore, when cooking, you should add a little lemon or tangerine peel. This ingredient not only helps to deodorize effectively but also enhances the flavor of the dish.
4 What are some delicious sand worm dishes?
Sand worm soup with bamboo shoots
Sand worm soup with bamboo shoots is a rustic and refreshing dish. It has a rich flavor, blending the creamy taste of sand worms with the sour and spicy taste of bamboo shoots.
Enjoying sand worm soup with bamboo shoots on cool days will help keep your body warm.
Sand worm patties
Sand worm patties have a crispy, golden-brown crust and a naturally sweet, chewy, and crunchy sand worm filling. Dipping this dish in fish sauce or chili sauce makes it even more delicious!
Salt-roasted sand worms
Although it looks elaborate, the method for making salt-roasted sand worms is quite simple. In just a few minutes of cooking, you’ll have salt-roasted sand worms with a golden, crispy, and salty crust enveloping the cooked, sweet, and fatty sand worm meat.
Above is the information about ? Where is sand worm a specialty and how to cook it. Don’t forget to visit the Cooking Tips section to learn more useful information!
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* **”Con Rươi”**: Translated to “Sand Worm”. This is the most common English name for the creature.
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