Snail Fritters in the Walloon Style (Belgium)

“Cagouilles fritters” are a culinary specialty from the Walloon region in Belgium, offering a unique and delicious way to enjoy snails. Here is the traditional recipe for Belgian-style snail fritters:

Ingredients:

• 250 g cooked and prepared Burgundy snails
• 200 g flour
• 2 eggs
• 25 cl Belgian blonde beer
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Frying oil

Instructions:

1. Preparing the fritter batter:

• In a large bowl, mix the flour, eggs, vegetable oil, fresh chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
• Gradually add the Belgian blonde beer, stirring constantly until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.

2. Adding the snails:

• Add the cooked snails to the fritter batter and ensure they are well coated.

3. Heating the frying oil:

• In a saucepan or deep fryer, heat the frying oil to about 180°C.

4. Frying the fritters:

• Using a spoon, carefully drop spoonfuls of batter with snails into the hot oil.
• Fry the fritters until golden and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes.

5. Draining and serving:

• Remove the fritters from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
• Serve the snail fritters hot with a sauce of your choice, such as garlic sauce, tartar sauce, or cocktail sauce.

Suggestion:
Snail fritters in the Walloon style are a great dish to discover a new way of enjoying snails. With a light and crispy batter, they highlight the delicate flavor of the snails and are perfect for a festive appetizer or starter.

Enjoy your meal!