Moorish in origin, these fragrantly spiced meatballs (Albondigas) are tossed in a paprika-flavoured tomato sauce to make another well-loved tapas bar favourite. Ingredients 300g minced pork (makes about thirty) 3 garlic cloves, crushed 50g dried white breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground … [Read more...] about Albondigas (Savoury Meatballs)….
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Pollo en Salsa de Tomate (Chicken in Tomato Sauce)
Ingredients Chicken portions 1/2 onion 2 cloves garlic 1 bay leaf 1 glass of dry white wine 400gms tin of tomatoes sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup frozen peas olive oil Method Pour olive oil into pot, enough to cover base. Add chopped onions and bay leaf and fry till softened but not brown. Add garlic. Next add chicken portions and lightly colour on both … [Read more...] about Pollo en Salsa de Tomate (Chicken in Tomato Sauce)
Squids in Tomato and Wine Sauce…mmmmm…
Anillas de Calamares en salsa de Tomate con Vino (Squid in Tomato and Wine sauce ) Ingredients 1 kilo of squid rings 1 tablespoon of olive oil 2 spring onions chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 400gr tin of crushed tomatoes small glass of dry white wine chopped fresh herbs ( basil, parsley) Salt and pepper to taste Method Wash squid rings and remove any … [Read more...] about Squids in Tomato and Wine Sauce…mmmmm…
Calamares en su Tinta
Calamares en su tinta (Squid in its ink) Ingredients 2 Kg squid 750g onions 1 bay leaf Nutmeg 2 soup spoons corn flour sherry oil salt Method Chop the onions finely then set aside. Wash the squid (setting aside the ink sacks), cut into strips and fry gently in a pan with a small amount of oil. When the squid turns white, add the onions, nutmeg, bay … [Read more...] about Calamares en su Tinta
Sardinas al Espeto
Sardinas al Espeto Literally translated this means skewered sardines and as any local will confirm, now is the ideal season to enjoy a plate of sardines cooked on the spit. The preparation is simplicity itself. When preparing sardines, care must be taken when inserting the skewers. These should be inserted without breaking the bone so that the fish doesn't break apart when … [Read more...] about Sardinas al Espeto