Showing posts with label Spanish Cuisine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spanish Cuisine. Show all posts

Friday, 26 April 2013

Authentic Paella Valenciana- Taste of Spain Class at Whole Foods

Sabrina Rongstad Bravo, Chef and Food Writer and owner of Sabrina's Latin Kitchen

Chef Sabrina Rongstad Bravo at Whole Foods 3rd & Faifax



I am very happy to announce that I am getting myself out there with Sabrina's Latin Kitchen I taught Authentic Paella Valenciana class on March 28th at Whole Foods, Third and Fairfax location . This was the first class in a Culinary Series, Taste of Spain, there will be more classes to follow. So Watch this space !

Here are some of the highlights of that class, it was a lot of fun with a lot of student interaction and many people asking a lot of questions. I gave everyone a chance to look at saffron and to smell it. I called in for class participation and we had a few enthusiastic volunteers.


Cathy Quein Marketing Supervisor at Whole Foods giving everyone a whiff of the saffron


I highly recommend using Bomba rice as this is rice dish, Bomba Rice or Short Grain rice absorbs the flavor of the liquid better than most rices since it absorbs three times the amount of liquid. Paella has a long history that originated in the country side in Spain with the peasant people of Spain, just like Flamenco dance, later both of these iconic art forms became modernized and popularized by the masses, but if you look deeper they started with the common ordinary people. Flamenco with the outcast gypsies and Paella with the peasants in the Spanish countryside.

Taste of Spain Class- Students Watching Paella simmer slowly

For me, I was introduced to Paella by Mother and then again my Cuban boyfriend's Mother. At celebrations and family get togethers we would often dine at El Cid in Los Angeles, there Paella isn't the best, but it was my Mother's attempt to introduce me and my siblings to Spanish culture, the Flamenco there is phenomenal, and I highly recommed going there with your friends. I often taking my Spanish students there. Here is an authentic Paella Valenciana dish, it's really fun to make but you will need some patience because there are a lot of steps, but once you do it 2-3 times, you should be able to do it with your eyes closed and then make your own Paella. After all, Paella is made with whatever is in your house, and it's common Arabic-myth that Paella was made with baqiyah, ( Arabic script: بقية)  ) which means left overs.

Whatever you do, don't skimp on the saffron or the rice. If you can't afford Bomba rice, use Short grain rice ( also highly absorbent), and if you can't find Short Grain Rice, use Long Grain. Remember to add salt to the saffron infusion but do it in 1/4 teaspoon increments.

The End Result, an Authentic Delicious Paella


 An Authentic Paella Valenciana made in about 1 and half hours. The process of making Paella is painstaking : Rice, Saffron, Chicken, Pork, Shrimp, Mussels, Haricort Verts and Peas, garnished with Piquillo peppers and lemon. A delight to the senses and the spirit ! Ole !

Paella is a great dish for parties, big or small and it's fun to make with a group of people. Sangria makes a great accompaniment. Both taste better the next day ! See for yourself !

Ole and Buen Provecho ! :)

To Read More about The History of Flamenco  refer to this blog !
To buy Bomba rice go to La Tienda !



This article was written by Chef and Food Writer Sabrina Rongstad-Bravo
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Sunday, 13 January 2013

Champiñones al Ajillo- Mushrooms in Garlic




Few tapas taste more Spanish than Champiñones al Ajillo, dripping with olive oil, garlic and dry Spanish Sherry.



To make this tapa even more authentic, be sure to serve the mushrooms with plenty of fresh, crusty bread to mop up the delicious juices.



Ingredients

•1/4 cup (2 fl. oz) olive oil

•4 cups (8 oz) mushrooms, wiped clean and quartered

•6 cloves garlic, minced

•3 tablespoons dry sherry

•2 tablespoons lemon juice

•1/2 teaspoon dried red chile, seeded and crumbled

•1/4 teaspoon Spanish paprika

•Salt and pepper, to taste

•2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Preparation

Heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the mushrooms over high heat for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Lower the heat to medium and add the garlic, sherry, lemon juice, dried chile, paprika, and salt and pepper.
Cook for about 5 minutes or until the garlic and mushrooms have softened.
Remove from the heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve on small earthenware platters.


Serves 4



 10 minutes preparation + 12 minutes cooking


 Difficulty: Medium


  




This article was written by Sabrina Rongstad-Bravo
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Friday, 11 January 2013

A Traditional Aïoli – Garlic Mayonnaise



Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, pressed

1/4 teaspoon (or more) coarse kosher salt

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation: Mash garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt in small bowl until paste forms. Whisk in mayonnaise, olive oil, and lemon juice. Season to taste with coarse salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.









This article was written by Sabrina Rongstad-Bravo
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Friday, 8 June 2012

Tapas: Patatas Bravas



Patatas Bravas" or Bravas Potatoes is one of the classic Spanish tapas dishes and is served in bars all over Spain. The sauce is a bit spicy from the Tabasco, hence the name bravas, which means "fierce." This is a quick and simple tapa recipe.

  • 4 medium potatoes
  • salt to taste*
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups Spanish olive oil for frying
  • 1 - 16 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 2 tspns. sweet Spanish paprika ( Pimenton)
  • 1 small onion ( chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves ( chopped)
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • a pinch of chilli powder
  • a pinch of sugar
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish

    Preparation:
    This bravas potato recipe makes 4 servings as an appetizer.

    Peel the potatoes. Cut potatoes into 1/3" to 1/2" chunks as follows: Cut the potato lengthwise, then cut it lengthwise again. You should have four long pieces. Now, cut each of those pieces into 3-4 pieces, cutting crosswise. This should give you nice bit-sized pieces, small enough to use a toothpick to skewer. Sprinkle with salt*. Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes or fry in a pan.

    Pour olive oil in a wide, deep frying pan, with a heavy bottom. Heat the oil on medium high until hot. To test the oil, carefully place one piece of potato in the oil. It is hot enough if the potato immediately fries. If there is no bubbling/frying, the oil is not hot enough and the potato will absorb too much oil. Once the potatoes are fried(about 10 minutes), use a slotted spoon or spatula to remove and set them aside to drain.

    For Sauce: 
    Prepare ahead by heating the oil in a pan,Using a small 8-inch frying pan, put 1-2 tablespoons of the olive oil in the pan. Heat over medium heat.
    Pour tomato sauce into the pan and "saute" the tomato sauce for 5 minutes.
    Add the onion and fry for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, tomatoes, tomato purée, paprika, chilli powder, sugar and salt and bring to the boil, stirring. Simmer for 10 minutes until pulpy. Set aside for up to 24 hours.
    Place the potatoes on a plate or in a wide open dish. Pour the sauce over the potatoes and serve warm, with toothpicks. You can eat the Patatas Bravas with a garlicky Alioli sauce.

    Aioli Sauce is coming up next in Learning Spanish is Fun.

    *Tips from Sabrina's Kitchen, Use Sea Salt always, Baelene from the South of France happens to be  my favorite.

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    Saturday, 14 January 2012

    Vegetarian Paella






    Vegetarian Paella
    Ingredients

    1 quart  vegetable stock or garlic broth
    Generous pinch (about 1/2 teaspoon) saffron threads
    2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    1 medium onion, finely chopped
    4 large garlic cloves, minced
    1 red pepper, cut into strips
    1 green pepper, cut into strips
    2 cups medium-grain rice
    1 tablespoon tomato paste
    1 teaspoon sweet paprika
    1 pound ripe tomatoes ( seeded and grated on the large holes of a box grater; or peeled, seeded and chopped;) or 1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes with juice
    1/4 pound green beans, ( 1-inch lengths)
    2 or 3 baby artichokes, trimmed and sliced (may also use frozen artichoke hearts, sliced or jar bought artichokes)
    1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    1 cup shelled fresh or thawed frozen peas
    Salt and freshly ground pepper


    For The Saffron:
     Bring the stock to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Crush the saffron threads between your fingertips, and place in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon warm water, and set aside.


    For the Sofrito:
     Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy frying pan, an earthenware casserole (cazuela) set over a flame tamer, or a paella pan. Add the onion. Cook, stirring, until the onion is tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic, peppers and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until the peppers begin to soften, about three minutes. 


    Add the tomato paste, paprika and rice. Cook, stirring, for one minute until the grains begin to crackle. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, until they cook down slightly and smell fragrant, about five minutes. Stir in the saffron with its soaking water, scraping in every last bit with a rubber spatula. Season generously with salt and pepper.


    For the Vegetables:
    Add the stock, green beans, artichokes and chickpeas or lima beans. Bring to a boil. Stir once, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer without stirring until the liquid has just about evaporated, about 10 to 15 minutes. Add the peas. Continue to simmer until the rice is dry, another 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve. 


    For the Socarrat:
    Traditional Paella has a crispy, caramelized, toasted bottom called socarrat that is considered a delicacy. To achieve a socarrat, one either needs to time the evaporation of the water properly with the completion of the rice being cooked or turn up the heat to high  (for 5 to 10 minutes) and listen to the bottom of the rice toast. Once you smell the aroma of toasted rice, remove the pan before it burns. The paella should cool for several minutes.


    For Garnish:
    Garnish with Smoked Red Peppers cut in julienne strips.  You can roast the peppers in the oven at 400 Degrees for ten minutes  or carmelize them in a pan ( using a pinch of sugar)  on a very high flame. Neatly place them all over the Paella like a wheel. Add nice lemon slices all over the Paella and some parsley, voila, your Paella is Ready! 


    Tip From Sabrina's Kitchen:
    •  Be sure to crush the saffron threads to release the flavor before adding. Also keep in mind that saffron releases it's flavor with heat, so be sure to add it while the paella is cooking.
    • When adding broth to the Rice Mixture (add 6 cups if using Bomba Rice, otherwise add 4 cups.)
    • Paella tastes best with Bomba rice, Arborio rice or short grained rice.
    Yield: Serves six to eight.
    Advance preparation:
    This does not have to be piping hot, so it can be made an hour before you wish to serve. If you make it further ahead than that, you can reheat it in the pan.

     You don’t have to make this vegetable-rich dish in a paella pan, though if you do, you’ll get a nice layer of crusty rice on the bottom. Serve it as a main dish or as a side.

    Saturday, 10 September 2011

    Recipe- Paella Valenciana



    Ingredients

    10 pieces of varying Split Chicken Wings, Thighs, Drummetes
    ½ Lb Shrimp (with shells)
    3 large Scallops cut in half (or 6 small)
    1 Lb Assorted Mussels and Clams
    ½ to 1 cup Tomate Frito, tomato sauce, or tomato puree.
    4 Cloves Garlic (minced or chopped)
    3-6 Piquillo Peppers (sliced into strips) plus a few strips reserved to use as garnish
    ½ cup Peas
    1 cup Green Beans (cut into 1" sections)
    1 tsp. Saffron Threads or ¼ to ½ tsp. Powdered
    ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    2 cups Paella Rice
    4-6 cups Shellfish Broth (recipe below) or substitute Chicken Broth or bouillon.
    Salt to taste

    * Pork Ribs, Rabbit, and Escargot are optional ingredients.

    Prep Time/ Cook Time
    30 minutes preparation, 35 minutes cooking (cooking time may vary depending on the type of burner/stove/oven you are using)


    Instructions
    To make the shellfish broth: Boil the mussels and clams in 6 cups of water until the shells start to open. Drain, reserve the liquid, and discard any unopened shells.


    For the sofrito:
    Add the Olive Oil to the Paella Pan and Sauté the Chicken Wings and Pork for 5-10 minutes under medium-high heat. Add the Tomate Frito, Piquillo Peppers, and Garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes more.


    Build the Paella:
    • Add the Rice and stir the mixture to coat, about 1 minute.
    • Add the Peas, Green Beans, Shrimp, Scallops, and Saffron.
    • Stir under medium heat for 1 minute to incorporate the mixture.
    • Tip From Sabrina's Kitchen: Be sure to crush the saffron threads to release the flavor before adding. Also keep in mind that saffron releases it's flavor with heat, so be sure to add it while the paella is cooking.
    • Add the hot Shellfish Broth (recipe is listed above) to the Rice Mixture (add 6 cups if using Bomba Rice, otherwise add 4 cups.)
    • Tip From Sabrina's Kitchen: From the point of adding the Hot Shellfish Broth and the liquid coming to a boil, the total cooking time to completion of the recipe will be about 15-18 minutes (it may take a few minutes longer for deep pans, if using a small burner/stove, or if using a slow-cooking rice such as Bomba.) Do not stir after this point, and control the heat so the bottom is not scorched.
    • Add Salt to taste (it is best to add less at first, as the seafood releases salt while cooking.)
    • Arrange the Mussels, Clams, and the Piquillo Peppers reserved as garnish onto the surface of the paella. Continue cooking until rice is almost done, but still firm in the center (Al Dente.)
    Garnish with lemon wedges and enjoy the best Paella of your life!


    Tips for Beginners
    Paella is more of an art than a science, so it may take a little practice to be able to make it quickly. These tips may help: Have your ingredients cleaned, chopped, and measured in individual bowls so that you may add them quickly when the recipe is cooking. Be sure to use a big enough burner or stove for your pan. Ideally, you wand a medium-low flame that is dispersed over the entire bottom of the pan.


    Cooking times are approximate; lower heat = longer cooking time, higher heat = faster cooking time (but at the risk of burning.)


    The amount of liquid to add to the rice varies depending on the rice variety and the other ingredients you have added to the paella. When the cooking is half way done, feel free to add a little more liquid to the pan if the rice seems too dry.


    If the rice doesn't seem to be cooking properly around the edges because the burner/stove you are using is just a little too small, you may partially cover the edges of the pan to help retain heat and ensure even cooking.


    Regional Variations
    Each region of Spain has their own unique variation of Paella, so feel free to experiment. Journey to the mountainous regions by adding chorizo, rabbit, or judion beans; journey to the coast by adding squid or langostino (lobster); or discover your own favorite by experimenting with smoked paprika, onions, or even vegetarian.






    This article was written by Sabrina Rongstad-Bravo




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    Wednesday, 27 July 2011

    Cuban Cuisine: Stuffed Potatoes- Papas Rellenas

    Papas20rellenas


    Stuffed Potatoes-Cuban Papas Rellenas - 

    2 lbs large potatoes (peeled and cut into quarters)
    1 lb picadillo (seasoned ground beef)
    Vegetable oil for frying
    1 cup dry bread crumbs
    4 eggs
    1 tsp salt


    Add salt to a pot of cold water, and boil the potatoes until they are soft. Drain the potatoes, and then mash them, then set aside to allow them to cool. Separate the egg yolks from the whites in two bowls. Mix the egg yolks into the mashed potato mixture, whisk the egg whites for a minute.  Take a 1/4 of a cup of the mashed potatoes, and form it into a ball. Make a dent in the ball, to give it more of a bowl shape. Fill the indentation with a tablespoon of picadillo, and then reseal it. Reshape the potato as a ball again. Dip the ball in the egg whites, then roll the ball around in bread crumbs until it is coated. For a better coating, or for a crunchier texture, you may dip the ball into the egg whites again and coat it with another layer of bread crumbs. Refrigerate the potato balls for at least four hours before frying.To fry, pour enough oil into a skillet or frying pan to cover half of the balls, the oil should be at least 350°. Place several balls into the frying pan and cook on each side until golden brown, usually 2-3 minutes, taking care not to overcook. Drain the stuffed potatoes on paper towels, do not stack them. The other cooking method is to deep fry the papas rellenas at 375° until golden brown, they cook best deep-fried when they are frozen.

    To Make the Picadillo:
    1 lb ground meat
    1 large onion, chopped
    2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
    1 small can tomato sauce
    1/4 cup dry white wine
    Pimiento stuffed olives
    Salt and pepper to taste

    In a large skillet, brown the ground meat, onions and garlic. If meat is not too lean, pour out whatever fat you render.turn heat down to medium low. Add the tomato sauce and wine. While it simmers, chop up the pimiento stuffed olives and add to meat mixture, it is ok to add a little bit of the brine, if you wish. Adjust the seasonings per taste.

    Wednesday, 13 July 2011

    Recipe- Tortilla Espanola - Spanish Tortilla


    Spanish-tortilla-xl-55194958 


    This is a Classic Spanish Tapas Dish eaten everywhere in Spain, in all the Tapas Bars, plain, cold, with a bit of aioli sauce or ( garlic sauce). Some recipes call for chorizo or red peppers. I like the simple version with just eggs, potatoes and onions. It's delicious just in it's simplicity and can be eaten for breakfast or as a snack or in between two baguette slices.


    • 4 huevos 4-6 eggs
    • 1/2 kilo de patatas 1/ 2 kilo of potatoes
    • 1 brown onion 

    Pasos Receta:   

    Paso 1 : Lavar y cortar las patatas en laminas finas.  

    Paso 2 : Se baten los huevos con un poco de sal y una vez batidos se añaden las patatas, mezclándolas bien con el huevo batido. Una vez puesto el aceite a calentar se echan las patatas, añadiendo un poco de sal y se fríen. Truco: Si la tortilla gusta con las patatas más desechas puede ir desaciéndose la patata con la rasera mientras se muev Cuando se vean doradas se apartan y es importante que escurran el aceite en un colador o en un plato con papel absorbente.

    Paso 3: Se prepara de nuevo la sartén en el fuego con dos cucharadas pequeñas de aceite que cubran una lamina del fondo de la sartén. Se echa la mezcla del huevo y las patatas. Truco: mover agitando la sartén con habilidad para que no se pegue la tortilla.

    Paso 4: Se le puede dar vueltas hasta que quede dorada por ambos lados según el gusto...
    Y ya está nuestra tortilla de patatas.

    Recipe Steps:
    Step 1: Mince onions and cook until they are translucent. Take them out of the pan and put aside in bowl.

    Step 2: Wash and cut the potatoes into thin slices.  Heat the oil, add the potatoes, adding a little salt and fry. When potatoes are golden brown, take them out of the pan, and drain oil a colander, and place potatoes on a plate with paper towels.


    Step 2: Beat the eggs with some salt and pepper and once beaten add the potatoes, mixing thoroughly with beaten egg.


    Step 3: Put pan back on stove, covering the bottom of the pan with a sheet of oil. Put onions and the egg mixture and potatoes.

    Step 4: Shake the Pan a bit as if when you are making an omelet like Julia Child.When you perceive that the egg mixture is like a curd and a bit hard, put a plate on top and turns the tables (it's easy, just have to do it safely).  Cook until  both sides are golden brown according to the taste, put a parsley in middle for presentation  ... . And Voila there's your omelet! 

    This is delicious with a cup of really thick Spanish hot chocolate and it's easy to pack in your lunch box.

    Nota Bene: Patatas is the Spanish ( from Spain) word for Papas or Potatoes 


    More Cuban and Spanish Recipes Coming Soon in Learning Spanish is Fun !

    Sunday, 3 July 2011

    Mayan Hot Chocolate

    Mayan Hot Chocolate



    In Mexican ancient civilizations, before the Spanish conquistadors imported chocolate to Spain and added sugar, the ancient Mayans and Aztecs drank the bitter cacao
    ("Ka-Kow") mixing it with wine, and adding spices: vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, and chile.  Remember when Juliet Binoche adds chiles to her chocolate in the movie Chocolat ? Well, you don't have to be a movie star or an Aztec Emperor to make your own Mayan Hot Chocolate with this ancient recipe of chile-infused milk, cinnamon, nuts and vanilla. This is an excellent drink when the weather is cold or to treat yourself after a long days work, surely, it will warm you up and soothe your soul.

     
    Ingredients
    1 chile pepper, cut in half, seeds removed (with gloves)
    5 cups whole or lowfat, or nonfat milk
    1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
    1 to 2 cinnamon sticks
    8 ounces bittersweet chocolate or 3 tablets Mexican chocolate, cut into 1/4"pieces
    2 tablespoons sugar or honey, or to taste
    l tablespoon almonds or hazelnuts, ground extra fine
    Whipped cream

    Instructions
    In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, heat water to boiling; add chile pepper. Cook until liquid is reduced to 1 cup. Remove chile pepper; strain water and set aside.
    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cream or milk, vanilla bean and cinnamon stick until bubbles appear around the edge. Reduce heat to low; add chocolate and sugar or honey; whisk occasionally until chocolate is melted and sugar dissolves. Turn off heat; remove vanilla bean and cinnamon stick. Add chile-infused* water, a little at a time, tasting to make sure the flavor isn't too strong. If chocolate is too thick, thin with a little more milk. Serve in small cups and offer ground almonds, hazelnuts and sesame seeds and whipped cream.

    Serves 4-6
    *Chile can be infused in Milk instead of water
    Enjoy !

    To Learn More Have a Peak at this Blog on Ancient Civilizations and  History of Chocolate


    This article was written by Sabrina Rongstad-Bravo




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    Tuesday, 8 March 2011

    History of Tapas: From King Alfonso to Modern Madrid



    What are Tapas
    Tapas are to Spain what Dim Sum is to China, Hors d'oerves to France, Meze to the Middle East., Chaat to Pakistan and India, Antojitos and Bar Food to the Americas, Izakaya to Japan. The word "tapas" is derived from the Spanish verb tapar, "to cover". In Spain, the main meals of the day is a late lunch around 2 pm and then a late dinner around 10pm, supplemented by smaller meals. In Spain, people go to bars afterwork to have a copa and typically small finger foods or " tapas" to tie them over until their late dinner.


    History of Tapas
    According to legend, the tapas tradition began when King Alfonso of Castile recovered from an illness by drinking wine with small dishes between meals. After regaining his health, the king ordered that taverns would not be allowed to serve wine to customers unless it was accompanied by a small snack or "tapa." He issued a royal decree that insisted that everyone should take food with their drinks. A slight variation of this one is that the benevolent king simply insisted that food should be taken with any drink out of concerns for the health issues associated with drinking on an empty stomach




    Tapas, like Flamenco dance has evolved through Spanish history by incorporating traditions influences from many different cultures and countries. The Iberian Penisula was invaded by the Romanswho introduced the of the irrigation methods. The invasion of the North African Moors in the 8th century brought almonds, citrus fruits and fragrant spices.The influence of their 700-year presence remains today, especially Andalusia.The discovery of the New World brought the introduction of tomatoes,  maize(corn),Chili Peppers, beans,and potatoes. These were readily accepted and easily grown in Spain's varying climates.






    Classic Spanish-Style Tapas
    As Spain is located on the Iberian peninsula and therefore very nearly surrounded by water, seafood and shellfish naturally play a huge part in Spanish gastronomy. A few delicacies of the sea to try are calamares frito(fried squid), cod fritters, Gambas al Ajillio (prawns in hot, garlic oil), and boquerones (anchovies). Moving away from seafood, other typical tapas include chorizo (sausage), Patatas Brava (" Brave" Potatoes), a variety of casserole stews, callos (tripe with chickpeas), jamón serrano (cured ham), albondigas (meatballs) and Tortilla Espanola (Spanish potato omelette).



    Modern Spain-Tapas Hopping
    Don't be shy about asking what order as most bars will suggest that you try their specialties, which usually happen to be the region's specialties as well. Tapas menus undeniably vary as you move through Spain; the best tapas in central Madrid, for example, are sure to be different from the choice tapas along the northern Galician shores. However, regardless of whether you're relaxing along the Mediterranean or channelling your inner Don Quixote de La Mancha , you are sure to find some common tapas "classics." Unfortunately the days of free tapas are over in much of Spain. Read more about where you can still get free tapas in Spain. If the tapas is given to you without you having asked for it, it will be free.





    In conclusion, eating tapas is a sumptuous gastronomical experience that will be different from region to region in Spain. Tapas can be simple finger foods like olives or almonds, canapés or Spanish omelets, cut into squares and served on toothpicks, or deep-fried croquettes. They can also be more elaborate hot, saucy foods served in small earthenware casseroles. Whip up a pitcher of sangria and try a few of these tapas recipes at your next party.


    Classic Tapas Recipes

    Albondigas ( Meatballs)
    Gambas al Ajillio ( Sizzing Garlic Shrimp)
    Tortilla Espanola con Aioli ( Spanish Torta with Aioli)
    Champiniones al Ajillio ( Mushrooms in Garlic)
    Mejillioines Escabechado ( Marinated Mussels)

    For Tapas Parties contact me, at sabrina@escuela-espanol.com










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