{"product_id":"snails-extra-large","title":"Large African Snails","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge African Snails (giant African land snails) are a prized protein in West African native soups, valued for their firm, chewy texture and ability to take on the rich flavour of palm oil-based broths. They're a traditional addition to pepper soup, banga soup and other native soup recipes, often alongside stockfish and dried fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThaw fully before cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean thoroughly, removing any remaining shell fragments and the digestive tract, then wash with salt or alum and rinse well to remove excess sliminess before adding to your pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePepper soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBanga (palm nut) soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative soups and stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eKeep frozen until ready to use. Once thawed, cook the same day and do not refreeze.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to clean the snails before cooking?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — wash with salt or alum and rinse thoroughly to remove sliminess and any remaining shell fragments before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat dishes use African snails?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey're most traditional in pepper soup and banga soup, valued for their chewy texture in a rich, palm oil-based broth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SurulereFoods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53982270357852,"sku":"FRH-WA-0018","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/9424\/3420\/files\/download_4c6083eb-7d02-42c1-bb6e-275bc59409f6.jpg?v=1759789164","url":"https:\/\/www.surulerefoods.com\/products\/snails-extra-large","provider":"SurulereFoods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}