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Oc buou hap tieu is a Vietnamese dish. It's essentially apple snails cooked in pepper sauce.

The main ingredients are fresh apple snails, shallots, cayenne pepper, fish sauce, sugar, and fresh black pepper.

Yes, as long as the snails are thoroughly cleaned and cooked properly.

Yes, black pepper and cayenne pepper are key spices in this dish.

The total cooking time including prep work is usually about an hour.

Yes, you can freeze leftover oc buou hap tieu, though it may alter the texture of the snails.

Yes, while fish sauce is traditional, you can substitute with soy sauce or salt, but the flavor will be slightly different.

Yes, you can use crushed black pepper.

Oc buou hap tieu is from the south of Vietnam.

Yes, snails are rich in protein and low in fat. They also offer essential minerals and vitamins.

This dish is usually served with a side of rice, cucumber slices, tomato slices, and fresh cilantro.

Yes, apple snails are traditionally used but escargot or common garden snails that are suitable for consumption can be used.

In Vietnam, oc buou hap tieu is typically enjoyed as a main course.

No, standard kitchen equipment such as a sharp knife, pan, and pots are all that’s needed.

Yes, but the sugar helps to balance out the salty flavor of the fish sauce.

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