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Monday, 28 March 2011

Cataplana de mariscos


3 lt
Clams, cockles, mussels & razor clams
2 large
Onions (finely chopped)
100 ml
Olive oil
4 large
Potatoes (medium sized diced)
200g
Chorizo or cured ham (diced)
75 ml
White wine

Chiffonade parsley & coriander to garnish













Method


1.      Soak the shellfish in cold water for 1 hour to spit out the sands, then scrub & trim thoroughly.
2.      Sweat the onion in the olive oil until well cooked, lightly golden & very soft.
3.      Bring the potatoes to the boil in salted water, then refresh while still al dente.
4.      when ready to serve place the onions in a pan over a medium heat with a little olive oil, add the potatoes & pork (chorizo or ham), the shellfish & wine placing a lid on top & steam while shaking regularly to ensure an even cooking.
5.      When the shellfish are cooked but still tender serve with it’s juices, the herbs & chunks of bread.

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