What snakes can be eaten
What snakes can be eaten
In the list of exotic products that are worthtry, snakes should not stand first. Of course, they are edible, but do not have an exquisite taste. Nevertheless, if the thirst for gastronomic adventures is driving you to try something completely new, you can include in the list and snake meat, and any, even the most poisonous.
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Snakes are traditionally included in the diet in thosecountries where, due to food shortages, they have to consume almost everything in order to feed themselves and their loved ones. This is mainly about the countries of Asia, Africa and South America. For the kitchens of these countries is characterized by the inclusion of products that the Europeans are unlikely to seem attractive. This also applies to snake meat. In restaurants in China, Thailand, Malaysia, the tourist is offered a choice of first and second dishes, prepared from the meat of all kinds of snakes, including their poisonous varieties. The snake is fried, cooked, hovered, cooked on skewers, grilled and deep-fried. The only exception is sea snakes - they are not used for food.
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Virtually all kinds of snakes are edible: cobra, South American anaconda, European garden snakes, rattlesnakes of North America, pythons, vipers and many others. The most delicious and meaty is the royal cobra. Do not be afraid of poisonous snakes. The glands that produce the poison are in the back of the snake's head, so all parts, except it, can be eaten without fear of poisoning. Experienced cooks cut off the snake's head neatly, preventing the penetration of poison into the snake's meat. In general, Asian chefs put almost all the contents of the body of this reptile into action. And even blood and bile in many cultures is considered curative and is used to make medicinal drinks. Snake meat, like any other meat, is rich in protein, and snake skin in many countries is deep-fried, getting mouth-watering crispy chips.
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The inhabitants of America began to eat snakes in their foodfrom the time of the New World. The fauna of the continent is replete with snakes and the first settlers - loggers, hunters, rangers - willingly roasted snake meat at the stake and cooked soup from them. Now in many restaurants in America you can also be invited to try exotic dishes from rattlesnakes or vipers.
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It is believed that the younger the snake, the more delicious it is. But be prepared for an abundance of bones, since the snake's skeleton consists of small, scattered bones that provide flexibility and mobility to its body. Prepare a snake and can be at home, buying a carcass in the Asian market. Snake meat is quite tough, so before cooking it is traditionally soaked in vinegar or dry wine for 5-6 hours. Then the carcass is well washed, cut into small pieces, dumped in rice flour and fried for 4-5 minutes before the formation of a golden crust. Longer cooking makes the meat tough and rubbery.
