Eating Like The Spanish

If you're looking to try something different in cooking,
something a bit exotic, then let me introduce you to the
world of Spanish cooking. My personal guarantee is that you
will absolutely love this.

You see, there is something interesting about the way the
Spanish cook. It has been said that the Spanish put their
whole heart into the preparation of a particular dish. This
is what makes the results as tasty as you will see.

Pop quiz: do you know that the Spanish love eggs? They do.
The Spanish eat lots of eggs, but almost never boiled as
Americans do. How do the Spanish prepare eggs then? Well
traditionally, the eggs are scrambled and fried. For these
purposes, allow me to introduce the delicious tortilla of
potatoes and onions.

The tortilla of potatoes and onions recipe is as follows:

1/2 pound red potatoes--unpeeled, and cooked but still
firm, and sliced.

1 medium onion-'sliced.

2 garlic cloves—chopped.

3 tablespoons olive oil.

6 eggs.

Freshly-ground black pepper--to taste.

Salt--to taste.

Heat a 10-inch non-stick frying pan and sauté the
potatoes, onion and garlic in the oil.

Beat the eggs with a bit of salt and pepper and pour over
the vegetables.

Using a wooden spatula, raise the edge of the omelet so the
uncooked top can flow under the omelet.

Cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat.

Place a plate over the top of the pan and invert both plate
and pan so the omelet comes out upside down.

Slide it back into the hot pan to cook the second side.

Cook for about 2 minutes more.

Comments: In Spain a tortilla is an omelet, turned once in
the pan, then served in wedges like a pie.

Any number of fillings can be used once you master the
trick of turning the tortilla.

The "Paella" is another amazing Spanish dish. Basically,
you're throwing everything from your fridge that could go
together into your frying pan...that's the paella. The base
for the paella is usually obtained from boiled chicken legs
or wings with added vegetables as desired. For a better
taste, frying in olive oil is recommended. Feel free to add
fruits into the pan after everything is done...anything to
suit your taste buds. Pour an assorted natural juice or
liqueur into the pan about a minute before turning off the
fire.

Spanish deserts, as magnificent as they are, are considered
somewhat difficult to prepare and usually contain lots of
calories. Most Spanish dishes take a considerable time to
complete and the average Spanish meal may require 3 or 4
dishes to serve. If you really have time to spend in the
kitchen, and enjoy doing so, you should certainly try your
hands at Spanish cooking.

An alternative to taking all the time and trouble to cook
like the Spanish is going to a Spanish restaurant and
simply eat like the Spanish. A word of caution: do remember
to watch your weight and be careful not to get addicted to
these high calories, high energy Spanish foods.

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