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Pickled sea snail 黃泥螺

Price: 170 yuan / 1800g

These mollusks look sticky but taste good. They are rich in protein, calcium and vitamins. Li Shizhen, the famous doctor from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), also recommended them as they are good for the kidneys and the lungs. People usually pickle them with salt and yellow wine for about one week before eating them. You can buy bottled mollusks from local brands such as Shao Wansheng.