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What does Escargot taste like?
Posted on 5/31/10 at 5:37 pm
Posted on 5/31/10 at 5:37 pm
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Posted on 5/31/10 at 5:54 pm to TT9
There is really no other taste or consistency to compare it with,but, I would liken it most to a dark, dense, earthy mushroom sans the wild flavor. When cooked properly it shouldn't be mushy or rubbery. I love escargot, but will admit that mostly it's the persillade sauce (garlic, herb, butter) that's it's traditionally served with that is most enjoyable. Also enjoy it italian style with buffalo mozzarella and cooked tomato.
This post was edited on 5/31/10 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 5/31/10 at 5:57 pm to BigAppleTiger
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I would liken it most to a dark, dense, earthy mushroom sans the wild flavor.
earthy is the first word i think of to describe it as well.
Posted on 5/31/10 at 6:06 pm to pussywillows
Hmm,sounds good,thanks....
Posted on 5/31/10 at 6:16 pm to TT9
If you're in New Orleans, try it at Crepe Nanou, it's delicious and was the first escargot that I ever tried.
Posted on 5/31/10 at 7:05 pm to Kajungee
just recently ate this on a cruise 2 weeks ago ... tasted like a grilled oyster in a way
Posted on 5/31/10 at 7:28 pm to TT9
It tastes like a mushroom imo..
Honestly I think they are horrible.
Honestly I think they are horrible.
Posted on 5/31/10 at 7:39 pm to TT9
The one's I've had always taste like garlic and butter....very yummy!
Posted on 5/31/10 at 7:59 pm to Lee Chatelain
Probably just tasting the garlic and butter they were served in I would guess. Throw a shitty mushroom in garlic and butter and you have the same thing. The meat itself is probably one of the most overrated foods i have ever known.
Posted on 5/31/10 at 8:41 pm to Catman88
Pretty good low tones. The best version I ever had was in a long gone Chicago restaurant, The Bakery I think. Served in puff pastry with a puree of back-eyed peas and slivers of bacon. I tried several times to replicate, something I'm pretty good at, no success.
Not for everyone.
Not for everyone.
Posted on 5/31/10 at 8:59 pm to andouille
Any particular reason they're not called snails
in the US instaed of the French word escargot?
Just asking...
in the US instaed of the French word escargot?
Just asking...
Posted on 5/31/10 at 9:04 pm to bobbyleewilliams
quote:Doubt people would eat alot if they were just called snails,plus it is a French delicacy...I mean would people not stay away from RumpRoast if it was called Cow's arse?
escargot?
Posted on 5/31/10 at 9:07 pm to bobbyleewilliams
my guess is for the same reason that calves' thymus and pancreas are called sweetbreads instead
Posted on 5/31/10 at 9:11 pm to TT9
That must have been an ancient advertising genius
who came up with "sweetbreads"
who came up with "sweetbreads"
Posted on 5/31/10 at 10:15 pm to bobbyleewilliams
Anyone else besides me think of Trading Places when they noticed this thread?
Posted on 5/31/10 at 10:23 pm to BigAppleTiger
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Feeling good
Which you might find on a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich.
Posted on 5/31/10 at 10:28 pm to Afreaux
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Anyone else besides me think of The Jerk when they noticed this thread?
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