Cold appetizer of whelks
Description
Perfect for the table and with drinks. If you’re lucky enough to find fresh rapana whelks, the dish can be made in about 10–15 minutes; however, for most of us such delicacies aren’t available fresh. Supermarkets often sell cleaned but frozen rapana, so you need to thaw them properly before cooking. This cold appetizer is ideal for a festive reception before the main courses, and it will also nicely take the edge off hunger on a hot day. Serve with herbs and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, I thaw the rapana whelks: I transfer them to a bowl and leave them at room temperature; after about 1–1.5 hours they will be ready. Then I drain them in a colander, rinse under running water, cut the whelks into pieces, and drizzle with lemon juice.
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Step 2
2. I wash the tomatoes and cut them into small pieces, peel the garlic and press it, and mix it with the tomatoes. I wash and dry the herbs and chop them finely.
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Step 3
3. Transfer all the ingredients to a bowl, season with salt, and drizzle with soy sauce and olive oil; mix everything thoroughly and refrigerate for 10–15 minutes.
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Step 4
4. I take the finished appetizer out of the refrigerator and portion it into individual salad bowls.