Whelks with Vinegar

Ingredients

• 400 gr of whelks
• 2 tablespoons of wine vinegar
• 1 diced onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
• 1 fresh basil leaf
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
• Cold water for cleaning the whelks
• 1 tablespoon of sugar

Method

1. Clean the whelks with cold water and set aside.
2. In a pan, sauté the garlic and onion in olive oil.
3. Add the whelks and season with salt and pepper.
4. Pour the wine vinegar into the pan and let cook for 5-7 minutes.
5. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with salt, pepper, and sugar.
6. Add a little cold water to the cornstarch mixture to create a smooth sauce.
7. Pour the sauce into the pan with the whelks and stir well.
8. Finally, add the chopped parsley and basil and stir one last time.