Snail Fritters

Name: Snail Fritters
Ingredients: 1 x snails canned or cooked; 1 x vegetable oil for frying; 1 x parsley sprigs for garnish; 2 large eggs separated; 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 x salt and black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 x herbs

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 x snails canned or cooked
1 x vegetable oil for frying
1 x parsley sprigs for garnish
2 large eggs separated
1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 x salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 x herbs

Directions

1

First make the batter.
2

Mix the egg yolks with the flour and olive oil.
3

Add a little warm water to give a smooth, creamy consistency.
4

Season and leave to stand.
5

Just before using, gently fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites.
6

Drain the snails and marinade for 1 hour in the olive oil and chopped herbs (parsley, tarragon, chives, and chervil).
7

Drop the snails into the batter by the handful, then remove them one by one and drop into the hot frying oil (2 at a time in the case of petits-gris); fry until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
8

Serve garnished with fried parsley.