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Cun Cun (Peppered Snails)

Spicy Peppered Snails (No Sides)

Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving.

Keto as servedHigh ProteinSnails
Cun Cun, Nigerian dish
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10gNet carbs
14gTotal carbs
4gFibre
60gProtein
40gFat
650Calories

What it is

Large, tender snails marinated and then pan-fried or stewed in a highly spiced, vibrant pepper sauce. A delicacy often enjoyed as a standalone snack or starter.

Key ingredients

Giant snails, red bell peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, vegetable oil (or palm oil), seasoning cubes, salt, curry powder, thyme.

Optional tweaks

Confirm no sugar is added to the pepper sauce base. Ensure no carb-based thickeners are used.

Watch out for

Hidden sugars in pepper sauce, generous use of bell peppers and onions.

Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.

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