ISLAND EATING: Vanuatu Food

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats while enhancing flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity and flavor.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro adds freshness with lower cost.

Boil snails in salted water until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Drain snails and set aside to cool.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add chopped bell pepper and scotch bonnet pepper; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in seasoning cubes, salt, curry powder, and thyme; cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add snails to the mixture, tossing to coat well.

Squeeze lime juice over the snails and mix thoroughly.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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