Tapaculo
These Spotted Flounder (Tapaculo) were on sale in the Mercado Central in Càdiz, described as Japonesa. Elsewhere in los Puertos … Continue reading Tapaculo
Category: Provincia de Cádiz
Soldado
The Soldado (Bastard Sole) or Lenguado Soldado was for sale in the Mercado de Abastos in Conil. This year I … Continue reading Soldado
Senegal Sole
These Senegalese Soles were on sale in the Mercado de Abastos in Conil. Fished in the golfo de Cádiz using … Continue reading Senegal Sole
Lenguado, Soldado, Suela
We occasionally buy flat fish from Waitrose; in particular Brill (Rémol) and Turbot (Rodoballo). More recently we have tried Lemon … Continue reading Lenguado, Soldado, Suela
Acedías at Home
I mentioned in an earlier post that I hadn’t prepared these wedge soles (acedías) at home. This summer we succeeded. … Continue reading Acedías at Home
Sardinas Asadas
Just arrived in Conil. After a walk along the beach and quick swim in the Atlantic we purchased some spanking … Continue reading Sardinas Asadas
Ostras Rizadas
Recently I was surprised to discover that my 13-year old, Spanish god-daughter, Monica loves raw Oysters when she “demanded” them … Continue reading Ostras Rizadas
Acedías
Acedías or Lenguadillos (Wedge Soles) are found in the estuaries of the rivers which empty into the Bahía. They are … Continue reading Acedías
Corvina
Also known as Stone bass or meagre it looks like a giant angry sea bass. Not a relative but a … Continue reading Corvina
The First of its Kind … Queso De Cabra Azul – Andazul
Master cheesemaker Ana Isabel Rosado Pérez from Paterna opened the Andazul dairy in August 2014. She says that she doesn’t want to … Continue reading The First of its Kind … Queso De Cabra Azul – Andazul
Cangrejo Real
The Cangrejo Real or Shamefaced crab or Box crab or Cajeta or Pellizco can be purchased in the Mercado Central … Continue reading Cangrejo Real
Pimientos de Piquillo – Little Beaks!
Piquillo means ‘little beak’ and refers to the shape of the peppers. We always bring home a dozen tins of … Continue reading Pimientos de Piquillo – Little Beaks!
Navajas
I have enjoyed razor clams many times but when cooking them it is not clear to me what to discard. … Continue reading Navajas
Arroz Negro
Rice flavoured with ink from squid is the kind of dish that you have to order the day before in … Continue reading Arroz Negro
Chuletas de Cerdo Ibérico
Once you have tried pork from Iberian pigs it is hard to buy anything else. The meat has a higher … Continue reading Chuletas de Cerdo Ibérico