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Published 2014
In parts of SE Asia snakes are regularly seen in the markets, but they do not constitute an important food resource. The same applies in China and Japan. But ways of preparing snake meat are better known in those countries. The Chinese make a snake soup, and serve marinated snake meat with rice. The Japanese have a way of grilling marinated strips of meat which is reminiscent of their way of treating eels. Generally, the obvious resemblance between eels and snakes makes recipes for the one suited to the other; but snakes are leaner.