Caracoles
Caracoles a la Madrileña is a traditional Spanish dish from Madrid. It's a flavorful and hearty stew made with snails, chorizo, and a variety of spices.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- White wine - 1 cup
- Bay leaves - 2
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 large, chopped
- Chorizo - 200 grams, sliced
- Snails - 1 kg, cleaned
Let's Get Started
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chorizo and cook until browned, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add the paprika, bay leaves, and snails to the pot and stir well.
- Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 2 hours, or until the snails are tender.
- Add the cooked chorizo back into the pot and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the Caracoles a la Madrileña hot, with crusty bread on the side.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 3g
