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Escargots aka siput babi

You know something? The French make escargots so classy. They make it delectable, expensive and a gourmet food.

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But over here, we call them sibut babi or pig snails. I am not sure why or how the babi word comes in. The garden snails we have are nothing like pigs, right?

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I ordered this dish which they call escargots but I doubt the snails are from France. However, it doesn’t smell anything weird. Kind of nice ‘cos I like the muscle and sinewy texture. Plus the sauce is yummy.

I haven’t been to a French restaurant before because they are kick-ass expensive. When I was in Paris, I only passed by and peek through their glass windows. It is even more expensive to eat French foods in France. So, I wonder what real escargots taste like? The above dish is from Bakerzin, a new outlet in Queensbay Mall Penang. It is on the same floor as Paddington Pancake.

Posted by lilian on February 1st, 2007 under Eating places, Food

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6 Responses to “Escargots aka siput babi”

  1. Best recipes, foods and travel » Pastas from Bakerzin, Queensbay Mall Says:
    February 1st, 2007 at 1:35 pm

    [...] some tapas consisting of creme brulee. More about that later. You may also want to check out the escargots we had as appetiser at my other food [...]

  2. mspretty Says:
    February 1st, 2007 at 2:08 pm

    yummy yummy!

    escargot with garlic bread and mushroom soup….LOL

  3. Pastas from Bakerzin, Queensbay Mall · Recipe Download Centre Says:
    February 1st, 2007 at 2:27 pm

    [...] some tapas consisting of creme brulee. More about that later. You may also want to check out the escargots we had as appetiser at my other food [...]

  4. Tehsee Says:
    February 2nd, 2007 at 1:09 pm

    The escargots looks yummy..but I have yet to try it..The thought of a snail always put me off..

  5. piggy Says:
    February 3rd, 2007 at 3:11 am

    The one and only time I had escargots was years ago. The ex’s sister was a stewardess and had them packed and air-flown back to KL for us to try. Can’t really remember how it taste like but all I can remember was that it taste very good when they’re stuffed with butter and herbs and baked for a little while.

  6. froginkl Says:
    February 4th, 2007 at 11:47 am

    i love escargots..yummy…especially cheesy and garlic baked ones..in bukit tinggi,klang. there is this restaurant named escargot-french cuisine. i always go there for breakfast..yummy..

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