Ingredients

• 3 lbs small snails in shell
• 2 tbs canola oil
• 2 tbs salty black beans, available at Asian markets
• 4 scallions, sliced on a bias, white and green parts
• 2 tbs fresh ginger, diced
• 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup white wine
• Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
• Soy sauce and sugar to taste

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil,add half of  the ginger and the wine, then add the snails. Bring the water back to a boil and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
• Remove the snails and set aside.
• In a wok or large saute pan add the coking oil, black beans, scallions, ginger and garlic, then saute for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the soy sauce sugar and wine and stir to mix.
• Add the snails and cook for 2-4 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken.
• Season with a dash of salt, pepper and sugar.
• Serve with toothpicks to remove the snails from their shells.