In Mallorca, we're big eaters. We love getting together with friends and family and enjoying a typical Mallorcan dish like snails. It may sound strange to eat them when you see them, but they're a true delight that once you try them, you'll add them to your list of favorite Mallorcan dishes. Ready to learn all about this dish that's so popular in Mallorcan cuisine? Go ahead!
What are the benefits of eating snails?
Snails are one of the oldest and most traditional dishes in Spanish cuisine. It's a dish that might not attract much attention at first glance, but the truth is, it's a food packed with properties and benefits.
Snails are a great addition to a healthy diet due to their high nutritional value. Their low calorie and fat content makes them excellent for those trying to combat weight loss. Snails also provide all the amino acids necessary for nutrition.Its high content of vitamins A, B9, B3, B12, and E, and minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and sodium, add to the benefits of this dish.
On the other hand, the high protein content of snails allows for the development of body muscles and tissue regeneration, as does the amount of calcium and phosphorus they provide, which are necessary for the maintenance of bones and teeth.
Delicious Mallorcan-style snails recipe in Es Guix
He charming restaurant in the Sierra Tramontana offers you the opportunity to experience the exquisite flavors of Mallorcan cuisine and its Mallorcan-style snails with aioli. If you're looking for an unforgettable meal, gather with friends, family, or your partner and enjoy a variety of dishes, traditions, and flavors of Mallorca at Es Guix.
How to make stewed snails Mallorcan style?
To prepare this delicious recipe, boil the snails once they're clean. After a while, return them to a pot with clean water and add herbs, salt, and a chili pepper. Once added, boil for about an hour.
In a saucepan with a generous splash of hot oil, add chopped onion and, when it begins to brown, add grated tomato, pork ribs, bacon, and ham bones. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, and three ladlefuls of the broth in which the snails were boiled.
Once the sofrito is ready, it's time to add the snails, let them cook for a few minutes, and add some potatoes, which will cook for a little longer.
Tips for preparing delicious Mallorcan-style snails
When preparing this dish, three details are essential: The snails have to be good, very clean and very scared.. With all this, the dish will not spoil.
The snails eaten on the island are not the typical fat ones typically eaten in some areas of Spain, such as Madrid. These snails should be smaller and thinner, ideal for preparing them in sauce. Another essential step in preparing a Mallorcan-style snail recipe is the "purging." Here, we recommend placing the snails in a wicker basket with a saucer of water, flour, and aromatic herbs such as thyme and rosemary. This is done to keep the snails on a controlled diet and avoid unpleasant taste surprises.
To scare the snails, before cooking, place them in a saucepan of cold water, gradually protruding their heads from the shell. Repeat this process several times until they release all the slime, which appears as foam.
As the saying goes Whoever eats snails for Saint Mark, wishes you good health from France! And what cannot be missing from the tables either, accompanying the snails, is the portion of all i oli, the An essential complement to snails in Mallorcan cuisine!
If you want to try the best snails in Mallorca, Es Guix is a must-see. Take note and try this exquisite dish made with snails! If snails aren't one of your favorite Mallorcan dishes, we have other dishes for you! Don't forget to book your table at the restaurant with the best cuisine in Mallorca.
