Hi-Hi Sandwiches

• 1 kg snail (hi-hi's or periwinkles)
• fresh bread
• butter
• balsamic vinegar
• fresh ground black pepper

1. Rinse the hi-hi well in plenty of clean water.
2. Place in a large saucepan with plenty of clean sea water (or heavily salted water).
3. Bring to a boil.
4. As soon as water comes to a boil, remove from heat and drain.
5. Using a large blunt needle, prize off 'door' of the hi-hi.
6. Tease out the meat and finally remove the hard 'door'.
7. Place hi-hi on bread spread with a little butter.
8. Finally, drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar and season with black pepper to taste.

periwinkles, bread, butter, balsamic vinegar, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hi-hi-sandwiches-370067 (may not work)