Snail meat also known as Congo meat is a popular delicacy most people enjoy in Nigeria. An average snail contains 80% water, 15% protein and 2.4% fat.

You can make pepper soup with snail meat or simply simmer the cleaned snails in peppered sauce and eat alone as an appetizer.

Once cleaned and prepared, it can be added to soups, stews or even sauces. Peppered snails would definitely get your taste buds watered.

When cooking snails, it’s best not to overcook it so it doesn't get too soft and lose that crunchy feel which is the best part. Here's the recipe to make peppered snails.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 18 minutes
Total time: 28 minutes
Meal type: Side Dish, Appetizer
Misc : Serve Hot

Ingredients:::
• 20 Small Snails (Cleaned and washed with Alum Or Lime)
• 1 medium sized Red Onion (Sliced in rings)
• ½ Seasoning cube (Crushed)
• 2 tbsp. Tomapep puree or pepper puree (Use either of the two)
• ¼ cup Vegetable oil for frying
• Salt to taste

Directions:::
• Wash and place the snails in a medium sized pot. Add ½ teaspoon salt with 1 cup of water and steam on medium heat for 10mins. Drain the water and set aside

• In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil till hot. Add the sliced onions and stir fry for 1 minute. Add the “Tomapep” or Pepper puree, crushed seasoning cube, pinch of salt and stir fry for 2 minutes.

• Add the snails and stir together to incorporate. Leave to simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off the burner and garnish with green and red bell pepper. Serve hot with your favourite drink. Enjoy!

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