by Mark (UK) We went for a holiday in Andalucia, or to be more specific we were visiting the famous Costa del Sol. We stayed at the Hotel Fuerte Marbella which is very close to the old town of Marbella. Other than the sun and beaches for us what makes a holiday is tasting the local food. Everyday we would go out in town to look for different restaurants and try all … [Read more...] about Why Spanish Food is so Popular…
Food and Drink
Almejas al Vino (Clams in white wine)
Ingredients 1/2 kilo clams 250 ml white wine 4 garlic cloves peeled small bunch of finely chopped parsley olive oil Method Wash the clams thoroughly. Fry the garlic in the olive oil over a medium heat until lightly brown. Add the garlic, parsley and white wine to the clams and cook until the clams open (approx 5 minutes) Once cooked, squeeze fresh lemon … [Read more...] about Almejas al Vino (Clams in white wine)
Calamares con Arroz – Rice with Squid
Calamares con Arroz Ingredients 1kg squid rings 1 green pepper 1/2 small onion 4 garlic cloves 2-3 tbsp tomato sauce or 1-2 tsp tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1 stock cube (fish or chicken) 1 sachet powdered saffron salt and pepper 2-3 cups of longrain rice olive oil 1 glass of dry white wine (optional) Method Rinse squid rings thoroughly in … [Read more...] about Calamares con Arroz – Rice with Squid
Rape a la Marinera
Rape a la Marinera (Monkfish mariner style) Ingredients 4 monkfish steaks around 200g each salt and pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil Flour 1 small onion finely chopped 1 tablespoon of blanched almonds 3 cloves garlic finely sliced 1 dried red chilli pepper, deseeded and finely chopped small bunch of parsley finely chopped 1 slice of lightly toasted white … [Read more...] about Rape a la Marinera
Callos – another delicious spanish recipe
Ingredients 1 kilo of tripe 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped 1 tablespoon of paprika 1 small bunch of mint 1 small bunch of parsley 2 chorizos 1 piece of black pudding 1 piece of pancetta or tocino 2 chopped tomatoes 1 pig's trotter (ask butcher to cut in four) 300 grms of pre-soaked chickpeas 10 peppercorns a dash of olive oil salt to … [Read more...] about Callos – another delicious spanish recipe