Holidays & entertaining
Snail stew
Snails simmered in a tomato sauce with palm oil and chili, with tender flesh and a strong, rich flavor. A traditional festive dish, prized for its intense taste.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pâte de tomate
Spices & seasoning
On the side
Instructions
- If the snails are fresh, soak them in salt and vinegar for 1 hour to purge them, then rinse and boil them for 15 minutes.
- Heat the palm oil in a saucepan and fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, then cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the snails, the whole chili and the hot water.
- Cover and simmer gently for 40 minutes, stirring from time to time.
- Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with rice.
Variations and tips
Quick version. Use canned, pre-cooked snails and shorten the simmering to 20 minutes.
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Original Ecomely recipe.