Periwinkles

Description

Discover the unique taste of Periwinkles, a delicacy celebrated across Nigeria. Known as 'isam' in Igbo, 'Isawuru' in Yoruba, and 'mfi' in Efik and Ibibio, these small sea snails add a distinctive chewy texture and savoury depth to traditional soups.

How to prepare

• Rinse thoroughly before use.
• Periwinkles are typically cooked in the shell, with the meat picked out using a pin or small fork after cooking.

Perfect for

• Banga (palm-nut) soup
• Afang soup
• Native soups that call for shellfish

Storage

• Keep refrigerated and use within a couple of days of purchase, or freeze for longer keeping.

Frequently asked

Do I eat the shell?

No — the shell flavours the soup as it cooks, then the meat is picked out with a pin or small fork before eating.

What dishes use periwinkles?

They're traditional in banga soup, afang soup and other native Nigerian soups.

Allergen Information

Contains: Molluscs