MAJ2 Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I've got hold of eight Helix Pomatia (Roman snails, the big edible ones). I'm currently purging their digestive system as recommended by Hugh Fearnley-Watsisname. I've eaten snails in restaurants, and abroad, but never tried to cook them myself. Anybody ever had a go? Any success? Any recipes, tips etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taff Mason Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I've got hold of eight Helix Pomatia (Roman snails, the big edible ones). I'm currently purging their digestive system as recommended by Hugh Fearnley-Watsisname. I've eaten snails in restaurants, and abroad, but never tried to cook them myself. Anybody ever had a go? Any success? Any recipes, tips etc? i reckon you should do them in a couple of finely diced shalotts and white for for a few minutes. or just steam them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJ2 Posted May 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Update. After purging for 4 days, (no food, plenty of fresh water) I boiled them in heavily salted water for 10 minutes. After allowing them to cool, I removed them from their shells with a metal skewer, quite easy with a twisting action of the wrist. A good **** of butter in the skillet, with a couple of cloves of garlic and a pinch of dried mixed herbs. Got it foamiing hot, and tossed the snails in. Cooked for about 5 minutes, stirring all the time. Served up with warm olive bread (sorry to say - shopbought). Tasted like dog ****, with the texture of an old Dunlop. Never again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 way way overcooked. boil for 6 min. add to dish just to warm up or you will get rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 way way overcooked. boil for 6 min. add to dish just to warm up or you will get rubber. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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