Snails in mint and chili broth
Discover this Andalusian specialty featuring snails, cooked gently and flavored with mint and Espelette chili pepper.
Escargot in sauce is a traditional dish from the Andalusian region, particularly popular in the province of Jaén. Although the preparation takes time, the result is a flavorful and unique dish.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time30 min
- Cook time1 hr
- Total1 hr 30 min
- DifficultyMedium
- CostPricey
- Cooking methodsaucepan
- Estimated cost$76.00 $19.00 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $75.34
- $0.63
- $0.03
Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Place the washed snails in a pot of cold water, over very low heat. ≈ 3 min
- Due to the gentle heat, the snails emerge from their shells: then, increase the heat to ensure they all remain outside. ≈ 3 min
- Discard this water and refill with fresh, clean water. ≈ 3 min
- Add the orange zest, mint, chili pepper, and salt, and let it cook over low heat.
- The broth should have a slightly spicy flavor and be well-scented with mint.
The bill
Snails in mint and chili broth
- Small snails known as “Morunos”$75.34
- 1 strip of orange zest$0.63
- salt$0.03
Total$76.00
that's $19.00 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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