Ceviche or seviche is best known as a dish made from fish, but Lambis
truncata is often prepared in a very similar manner in Egypt--cut into
thin strips, and marinated for a few hours in lime juice, onions and
garlic.  Delicious!  But I still think it's tough!

"Monfils, Paul" wrote:
>
> Busycon (carica and canaliculatum) are used in a tasty dish available at
> many restaurants and delis in this area.  The english name is snail salad.
> It has an Italian name too, but if I try it I'll probably pick the wrong
> one.  It's a mixture of thin-sliced Busycon meat (primarily the foot) with
> spices, vinegar, onions, celery, and probably a few things I don't know
> about.  I believe the meat is marinated, but that's about all I know of it.
> I eat it but I don't make it.
> Paul M.

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