Nov 25, 2007

Cookin Spanish food

I forgot to mention that a few weeks ago I made my first tortilla (de patatas y cebolla) and paella! I was told by the most important food critic in all of Madrid that they both came out really well! WOOHOO! Of course, this means I have to keep making them more often. I'm excited to learn how to cook more Spanish and Celiac-friendly food while I'm here! Pictures soon to be posted.

Tortilla
This is usually translated as a Spanish Omelette and usually is a tortilla made of thinly sliced potatoes (and egg of course). I made mine with potatoes and a little bit of onion.

Paella
Basically a huge rice dish that is very typical in Spain and each area has a different way of making it. Apparently in Valencia they tend to have rabbit meat and chicken in it, others tend to have a lot of seafood, etc. We like veggies so we focus on more veggies and for meat it's chicken and tuna.

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1 comment:

  1. I have the pics. I'll send them to you soon :) The taste of both things were amazing for an American chef. Congrats :)
    Never forget the wine.

    There is one very popular but good called: Diamante (Diamond)

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