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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪65gProtein
🌾18gCarbs
🥑25gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Rabbit with Snails

How to order / say it
Say it Conill amb cargols — [koh-NEEL ahm kar-GOHLs]
Order I'd like the rabbit with snails, please.
Locally Quisiera el conill amb cargols, por favor.
Say locally

A traditional slow-cooked Catalan dish combining rabbit meat and snails.

Why try it?

Conill amb cargols is deeply rooted in the rustic Catalan countryside cuisine, representing a rich tradition of hunter-gatherer meals transformed into sophisticated culinary expressions.

How it tastes

The rabbit is tender and flavorful while the snails add an earthy depth. Cooked in a rich, herbed sauce, the dish balances savory, slightly gamey notes with the fresh aromas of rosemary and thyme.

Origin & History — first documented: 1910

Emerging from necessity in rural Catalonia, this dish from the early 20th century combined available ingredients like rabbit and snails. It evolved from a utilitarian meal to a celebrated dish at Catalan festivities.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 800 g rabbit
  • 🦐 300 g snails
  • 🧄 1 large onion
  • 🥕 2 medium tomato
  • 🧄 3 garlic cloves
  • 🍷 150 ml red wine
  • 🫒 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 🌿 1 sprig rosemary
  • 🌿 1 sprig thyme

Method

  1. 1 Brown rabbit pieces in olive oil.
  2. 2 Add onions and garlic, cooking until soft.
  3. 3 Mix in tomatoes, wine, snails, and herbs, then simmer.
  4. 4 Cook covered until meat is tender, adjusting seasoning.
  5. 5 Serve with crusty bread.

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