Spanish Paella Recipe

A traditional Spanish Paella Recipe made in Ronda

Curiously enough, the Spanish Paella Recipe, the most Spanish of all dishes, which is practically a byword for “Spanishness”, is neither Spanish, nor is it known as “paella” here in Ronda! Around the Serranía is just called “Arroz”

The original recipe is lost in the mists of time, but scholars now believe that the dish was brought to Iberia by the Phoenicians, long before the birth of Christ.

Though the most famous version hales from Valencia, paella is regarded as a local specialty in just about every corner of Spain.

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Fabada Asturiana in Ronda – Recipe

Fabada Asturiana in Ronda

Fabada Asturiana is a traditional dish from the region of Asturias in northern Spain. It’s a hearty and satisfying stew made with white beans, chorizo sausage, and other meats, and it’s often enjoyed with crusty bread and cider, which is another Asturian specialty. You can often find Fabada Asturiana on menus in Rondas restaurants. The … Read more

Recipe for Rabo de Toro or Bull’s Tail Stew

Recipe for Rabo de Toro or Bull's Tail Stew

Rabo de Toro or Bull’s Tail Stew, is a traditional Spanish dish made by slow-cooking bull’s tail in a rich, flavorful sauce. The meat is simmered for several hours until it is tender and infused with the flavors of the sauce, which typically includes ingredients such as onions, carrots, celery, garlic, tomato paste, red wine, beef or chicken stock, and seasonings. The resulting stew is thick, hearty, and bursting with flavor, with the tender pieces of bull’s tail as the centerpiece of the dish. Rabo de Toro is typically served with crusty bread or boiled potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce and is a popular dish in the region of Andalusia, where it originates from. It is often enjoyed as a hearty and comforting meal on cold days and is a staple of Spanish cuisine, reflecting the country’s rich culinary heritage.

Here is a traditional recipe for Rabo de Toro (Bull’s Tail Stew) that includes both imperial and metric measurements:

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