Description

Periwinkles are small sea snails widely used in Nigerian and West African cooking for the briny, savory depth they bring to soups. This smaller quantity is ideal for everyday cooking.

They’re a signature ingredient in dishes like Ofe Owerri, Banga Soup, and other Niger Delta and Eastern Nigerian soups, often used alongside other seafood and meats.

Rinse thoroughly before adding to your pot, as they’re typically used shell-on for flavor.

Recipe tip: Add early in the cooking process to let their briny flavor infuse the whole pot.