Stir-fried Sea Snails with Lemongrass & Chili

Ốc nhảy xào sả ớt is a dish of small-shelled sea snails stir-fried with lemongrass and minced chili, usually with a touch of lime leaves or fresh herbs added, creating a strong aroma and a distinctive spicy, fiery flavor. The dish has a rich, salty, and spicy flavor, with crunchy and chewy snail meat. It is usually eaten hot right after being stir-fried, dipped in salt-pepper-lime sauce or spicy sour fish sauce, and served with rice vermicelli or bread to soak up the stir-fry juices.