If you’ve been to France before, you might have tried something similar to this Portuguese delicacy, as they have a slightly different variety called escargot, which is French for snails. In Portugal, the type of snails people eat are called caracóis, and they supposedly go very well with a chilled beer.
So, maybe the next time you go to a bar in Portugal, don’t buy a bag of peanuts; treat yourself to a plate of snails instead. Most chefs in Portugal cook this unusual snack in garlic and oregano to enhance its flavor. They are then served on their own or in a broth. Compared to French snails, caracóis are much smaller. Their taste and texture are like sauteed mushrooms.
If you’ve been to France before, you might have tried something similar to this Portuguese delicacy, as they have a slightly different variety called escargot, which is French for snails. In Portugal, the type of snails people eat are called caracóis, and they supposedly go very well with a chilled beer.
So, maybe the next time you go to a bar in Portugal, don’t buy a bag of peanuts; treat yourself to a plate of snails instead. Most chefs in Portugal cook this unusual snack in garlic and oregano to enhance its flavor. They are then served on their own or in a broth. Compared to French snails, caracóis are much smaller. Their taste and texture are like sauteed mushrooms.
