Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🦪 Winkles (1 kg) | 🌿 Thyme (a few sprigs) |
| 💧 Water (3 liters) | 🧂 Coarse sea salt (30 g per liter of water) |
| 🍃 Bay leaves (1 to 2) | 🧄 Garlic (optional, for taste) |
| 🌶️ Pepper (3-4 turns of the grinder) |
Utensils
| 🧑🍳 Pot | 🍽️ Skimmer |
| 🥄 Wooden spoon | 🌊 Large container |
| 🧂 Sea salt | 💧 Cold water |
| 🌱 Aromatic herbs (thyme, bay) | 🔪 Knife |
Preparation step by step
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Rest time: 5 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
STEP 1: Rinse the winkles thoroughly in cold water to remove sand and impurities.
STEP 2: In a large pot, add cold water and about 30 g of salt per liter of water.
STEP 3: Submerge the winkles in the salted water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
STEP 4: Once the water is boiling, cook the winkles for about 10 minutes.
STEP 5: Remove the pot from the heat and let the winkles rest in the hot water for 5 minutes.
STEP 6: Drain the winkles and serve them hot, seasoned to your taste.
The cooking of winkles is a true art that requires care and precision. To ensure an optimal preparation, start by thoroughly cleaning these shellfish to remove impurities. Don’t forget that the salting of the cooking water is essential to enhance their flavor.
By plunging the winkles into boiling salted water, you will get tasty shellfish in no time. Adhering to the cooking times is fundamental to avoid getting a rubbery texture. Knowing the secrets of cooking winkles will allow you to enjoy them in all their forms. These little marine delights deserve to be showcased in your dishes.
