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Greek Snails, Cretan Style, W/ Vinegar or Tomatoes Recipe

Greek Snails, Cretan Style, W/ Vinegar or Tomatoes Recipe

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First be sure all the snails are alive, then wash them thoroughly in cold water and place in their shells in a container large enough to hold them.
Pour hot water over them to cover and bring to a boil.
Add a teaspoon of salt for each quart of water and continue to boil for 20 minutes, skimming off foam.
Drain the snails, then wash in cold water and drain again.
In a deep, heavy pan, heat olive oil almost to the boiling point, using 1/2 cup olive oil per pound of snails.
Add the snails and fry for 10 minutes, turning carefully with tongs to avoid spattering oil.
Pour in 1/4 cup redwine vinegar for each pound of snails.
Remove from heat and stirconstantly for a few minutes.
Remove the snails to individual plates and serve hot with a little of the remaining sauce, and some bread and wine, as an appetizer or first course.
-SNAILSBRAISED WITH TOMATOES-.
Prepare the snails for cooking as directed above.
In a deep, heavypan, heat 1/2 cup olive oil per pound of snails, add some salt for seasoning and then the snails.
Cover, lower the heat, and cook for 10 minutes, turning once.
Add a grated onion and 1/4 cup choppedfresh parsley per pound of snails.
Stir over medium heat for afew minutes, then add a pound of peeled, chopped tomatoes for eachpound of snails.
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender.
Serve with fried potatoes and baby zucchini salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	419.6 Kcal (1757 kJ)
Calories from fat	299.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.29g	51%
Cholesterol	64.79mg	22%
Sodium	96.45mg	4%
Potassium	686.65mg	15%
Total Carbs	6.73g	2%
Sugars	2.59g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.03g	4%
Protein	21.6g	43%
Vitamin C	13.1mg	22%
Iron	5.3mg	30%
Calcium	26.5mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	166.03 Kcal (695 kJ)
Calories from fat	118.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.17g	51%
Cholesterol	25.64mg	22%
Sodium	38.16mg	4%
Potassium	271.7mg	15%
Total Carbs	2.66g	2%
Sugars	1.03g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.41g	4%
Protein	8.55g	43%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	22%
Iron	2.1mg	30%
Calcium	10.5mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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