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Calçotada

Calçotada
The "Calçotada" (approximately pronounced "kalsotada"), is a Catalan gastronomical celebration held first months of the year, where barbecued calçots are eaten. The "calçots" are a variety of spring onions, with small bulb.

The "calçots" are tightly packed in a single layer on an outdoor barbecue with roaring flames. Once charred, they are removed and wrapped in newspapers where they steam and become tender. After a short period they are removed from the paper and served on a terra cotta tile to keep them warm.
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Your hands are the only utensils required. First, grab a bib (yes, a bib!) and put it on. Take a calçot and gently slide the outer layer of charred skin off (from leaves to bulb). Dredge the white part of the calçot in the accompanying salvitxada sauce (a delicious mix of tomatoes, peppers, garlic, almonds/hazelnuts, vinegar, and oil). Tilt your head back and drop the calçot into your mouth. Bite off the tender shoot, discard the top, and repeat… again and again and again!
Along with the multitude of calçots consumed during the calçotada are other grilled epicurean delights including lamb, botifarra (a Catalan pork sausage), artichokes, and bread. Red wine and Cava.

Enjoy your meal.

GoSloMo, , William Sutherland, and 2 other people have particularly liked this photo


8 comments - The latest ones
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
happy happy new week!
9 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Terrific close-up!
9 years ago.
 ºLº
ºLº
Merci pour la recette ! Un repas alfresco qui me semble bien appétissant ! :)
Bonne photo ! Bravo!
9 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Stunningly beautiful !!
9 years ago.
 Daniela Brocca
Daniela Brocca club
Todo muy interesante, Graciel-la, si no fuera que no como cebollas cocidas.Pero puedo tomar todo el resto :-) Por favor...
9 years ago.
 Graham Chance
Graham Chance club
Love the flames Graciella, but for some reason I feel hungry now ;-)
9 years ago.
 GoSloMo
GoSloMo
WOW - what a feast. I am drooling at the thought. Love the photo and the menu.
9 years ago.

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