Periwinkles, known as isam in the south of Nigeria, are small sea snails with a sweet, briny bite. They carry the sea straight into the pot, which is why so many coastal soups feel incomplete without them.
Drop them into banga soup, afang, edikang ikong, nsala or a pepper soup and let them simmer with the other proteins. The flavour is savoury and slightly salty rather than fishy, and the texture stays pleasantly firm. This listing is a 100g pack, priced in RWF.
Pick yours up in Remera or order online for delivery across Kigali from Jollof Bistro.