Chipirones Fritos
I believe there to be at least 7 species of cephalopods available in the markets in in Cádiz. They are … Continue reading Chipirones Fritos
Category: Provincia de Cádiz
Almendritas – Little Almonds!
Almendritas are very small (not juvenile) cuttlefish (choquitos) that are usually griddled, whole and without being cleaned – the inky … Continue reading Almendritas – Little Almonds!
Tastes like …. never tasted before
My first visit to Spain was in 1972. A “package” holiday to Pineda de Mar on the Costa Maresme in … Continue reading Tastes like …. never tasted before
Azafrán de La Mancha
The best Spanish saffron is from La Mancha; we buy threads, not powder which can easily be adulterated. Saffron comes … Continue reading Azafrán de La Mancha
Puntillitas – Little Points!
Puntillitas are tiny ( not juvenile) Calamares. The next size down from Chipirones. They are usually served coated in “frying … Continue reading Puntillitas – Little Points!
Pàjaro Pinto (la Taberna el Tio de la Tiza)
You have to eat outside in the plaza as there are no tables insude. We got there shortly after 9:00 … Continue reading Pàjaro Pinto (la Taberna el Tio de la Tiza)
Calamares Rellenos
Calamares are relatively inexpensive and can be prepared in many ways. I like them stuffed and braised. In this case … Continue reading Calamares Rellenos
Almejas con Cebollas Caramelizadas
There are clams to be had from the beach in Conil and you will often see them being collected using … Continue reading Almejas con Cebollas Caramelizadas
Manteca Colorado y Zurrapa
A lost tradition in the UK is the use of pork or beef dripping from roasted meat as something to … Continue reading Manteca Colorado y Zurrapa
Higado de Atún Rojo
They have been fishing for Bluefin Tuna (Atún Rojo) in Conil for thousands of years They use a traditional method … Continue reading Higado de Atún Rojo
What is the Secret?
In addition to hams, shoulders, cured loins and sausages, for which Iberian pork is well known, there are many other … Continue reading What is the Secret?
Percebes
These Galician Percebes ( Goose Neck Barnacles) were already cooked and served alongside all the other mariscos at Romerijo in … Continue reading Percebes
Huevas de Merluza
Huevas (Fish Roe) can be found in every tapas bar – usually served with a salpicon of onion tomato and … Continue reading Huevas de Merluza
Gambas Chorizos
Carabineros used to be thrown back as a by catch. Now they command high prices. They are truly spectacular grilled … Continue reading Gambas Chorizos
Cigalas
Cigalas are Dublin Bay prawns, Norway lobsters or Langoustines. They were considered a by catch in the 1960s by the … Continue reading Cigalas