Hey Cosmic Moose, Guess Where I Had Dinner?

**Mike_D** · 01-31-2016, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by viper1

just a quick question, although I have been to Negril several times I am no means an Expert... but what is Willex ? as seen in the Menu

**Uncle Johnny** · 01-31-2016, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Mike_D

Yup, it's a type of snail.

It's an acquired taste for sure. I found it a little bitter and chewy.

**TAH** · 01-31-2016, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by bigbamboo

I was shown a snail snagged from the cliffs near the water by a lifeguard at Tensing and he said that they were called Willex, but that's my guess.

That is the correct answer.

**TAH** · 01-31-2016, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by Uncle Johnny

It's an acquired taste for sure. I found it a little bitter and chewy.

They probably didn't purge them. Usually you put them in clean water for 24 hours or more (while they're living) to flush out their funk.

**Uncle Johnny** · 01-31-2016, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by TAH

...to flush out their funk.

Thanks you just made the experience worse... Ha Ha.

**TAH** · 01-31-2016, 12:31 PM

LOL that's great, glad I could be of assistance.

**frankk** · 01-31-2016, 02:21 PM

Then I must also try this unpurged Willex snails!

**viper1** · 02-01-2016, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by frankk

Then I must also try this unpurged Willex snails!

LOL... I think I will stick with my normal diet of Numerous Fishes and Jerk Ckicken....Tempting as this "Willex" Sounds

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