Sagittarius
Senior Cook
The 5 Mother Sauces of Catalan Cuisine ..
1st: PICADA: This is prepared with, pinenuts, almonds, hazelnuts, day old bread crumbs, fresh parsley and garlic.
2nd: SOFRITO: This is the base of all Paellas, and stews and it made with:
Tomato, onion, garlic, Evoo, Green Italian Peppers or Green Bell Peppers.
3rd: SAMFAINA: This is renowned for the season of Lent, in which Cod Fish is prepared on a base of this thick "salsa" and it is created with:
Red and Green Bell pepper, aubergine ( eggplant ) and tomatoes, onion, garlic ..
4th: ALI OLI: Is one of the most famous of all and it is not as easy as it looks to prepare. Must be done in a large metal bowl ! The key to its success.
The ingredients are: Egg yolks, Evoo, garlice .. Voila ! This is commonly served with Squid / Calamari / Prawns and other shellfish ..
5th: Romesçu or Romesco: Day old bread crumbs, Evoo, red bell peppers, tomatoes, Sherry Vinegar or White Wine Vinegar, garlic, Spring Onions and it is usually served with Fresh roasted vegetables and Fish ..
1st: PICADA: This is prepared with, pinenuts, almonds, hazelnuts, day old bread crumbs, fresh parsley and garlic.
2nd: SOFRITO: This is the base of all Paellas, and stews and it made with:
Tomato, onion, garlic, Evoo, Green Italian Peppers or Green Bell Peppers.
3rd: SAMFAINA: This is renowned for the season of Lent, in which Cod Fish is prepared on a base of this thick "salsa" and it is created with:
Red and Green Bell pepper, aubergine ( eggplant ) and tomatoes, onion, garlic ..
4th: ALI OLI: Is one of the most famous of all and it is not as easy as it looks to prepare. Must be done in a large metal bowl ! The key to its success.
The ingredients are: Egg yolks, Evoo, garlice .. Voila ! This is commonly served with Squid / Calamari / Prawns and other shellfish ..
5th: Romesçu or Romesco: Day old bread crumbs, Evoo, red bell peppers, tomatoes, Sherry Vinegar or White Wine Vinegar, garlic, Spring Onions and it is usually served with Fresh roasted vegetables and Fish ..
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