Ibrahim Jabbari
Blood cockles may sound and look a bit intimidating, but ask any street vendor for a sample (and a lesson on how to eat them), and you’ll be hooked. These tiny-shelled delicacies are boiled or steamed in their own natural juices and paired with a dipping sauce that contains a zesty combination of garlic, chili and lime. Don’t let the “blood” moniker scare you away! It hails from the color of the liquid that oozes from the meat as you crack the shell open. Poke the bite-sized chunk with a skewer, which your friendly vendor will provide, dunk it in the sauce, and pop it in your mouth. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll gobble up the rest of your newly-loved street treat in no time!
One of the best places to try blood cockles (and learn how to eat them) is at Fisherman’s Village Bophut in Koh Samui.
