๐ณ Snail Omelette (Cagouilles En Omelette) ๐ณ
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the extraordinary flavors of a unique French dish, the Snail Omelette, also known as Cagouilles En Omelette. This recipe, originally crafted with live snails, has been thoughtfully adapted to embrace convenience, suggesting the use of canned or frozen prepared snails for a quicker and simpler preparation. Don’t fret if you can’t find a fig leaf; a touch of parsley will serve as an excellent substitute in this delightful breakfast creation.
Ingredients:
- 50g fennel
- 1 fig leaf (substitute with parsley if unavailable)
- 6 eggs
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 110.2
- Fat: 7.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3g
- Cholesterol: 317.2mg
- Sodium: 105mg
- Carbohydrates: 0.6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Protein: 9.4g
Recipe Category: Breakfast | Keywords: European, Weeknight, Brunch, < 30 Mins, Easy
Recipe Instructions:
- ๐ Preparation time: 15 minutes.
- ๐ Cooking time: 1 hour.
- ๐ Starve the snails and clean them well.
- ๐ฒ Cook them for 1 hour in boiling water with added salt, fennel, and a fig leaf (or parsley); drain and remove them from their shells.
- ๐ณ Prepare an omelette mixture.
- ๐ฅ Beat the egg yolks and fold in the stiffly beaten whites.
- ๐ณ Make an omelette in the usual way and fill with the snails.
- ๐ท Pair with a delightful red or white Haut-Poitou, Anjou, or Touraine wine.
Embrace the fusion of traditional French cuisine and modern ease with this Snail Omelette recipe. The aromatic fennel and the unique addition of snails create a breakfast experience like no other. Whether you choose to follow the original method or opt for the time-saving prepared snails, the result is a plate full of gastronomic pleasure. So, channel your inner chef, and let the culinary journey begin! ๐ซ๐ท๐ฝ๏ธ
