{"product_id":"nigerian-dry-periwinkle","title":"NIGERIAN DRY PERIWINKLES - 80g","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 18.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNigerian dry periwinkle (often called '\u003ci\u003eIsam'\u003c\/i\u003e in Efik\/Ibibio or \u003ci\u003e'Isawuru'\u003c\/i\u003e in Yoruba) is a preserved, edible sea snail harvested from the muddy coastal shores of Nigeria. These small snails are thoroughly cleaned, washed, and dried—often via sun-drying or oven-drying—to extend their shelf life while retaining a rich, savoury seafood flavour that is crucial to many traditional West African dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 18.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 18.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics and Culinary Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e They are usually greenish, black, or dark brown and cone-shaped.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eFlavour Profile:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried periwinkle provides a deeply savoury, earthy, and slightly oceanic taste, often enhancing soups similar to how prawns or dried fish are used.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eUsage in Soups:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a key ingredient in popular Nigerian soups like Afang, Edikang Ikong, Egusi, Oha, and Okra soup.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAw\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ePreparation:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Before cooking, they are usually soaked in warm water to rehydrate them, after which they can be added directly into soups, with or without their shells.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eNutritional Value:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e They are high in protein and rich in essential nutrients like iron, as well as omega-3 fatty acids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eWhy They Are Popular:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ePreservation:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Drying allows for the storage of this delicate seafood for long periods, making it accessible to those outside coastal regions and in the diaspora.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAQ\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eTexture:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e They provide a chewy, satisfying texture to soups.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAg\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSubstitute:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e They act as a great alternative to fresh snails or prawns when those are not readily available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eInstructions on how to use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eCook for 10 minutes in hot, boiling water before using it to cook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eOr soak for 30 minutes before using it to cook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NGBRIGHT FOODSTUFFS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61485974716746,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/8652\/5770\/files\/4_cb4614dc-63b6-404f-acab-68d6b2f28244.jpg?v=1774999317","url":"https:\/\/ngbrightfoodstuffs.com\/products\/nigerian-dry-periwinkle","provider":"NGBRIGHT FOODSTUFFS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}