Broccoli Rabe with Chile and Garlic
Blanching in salted water before sautéing takes some of the bitterness out of broccoli rabe.
Blanching in salted water before sautéing takes some of the bitterness out of broccoli rabe.
Sumac was long used in the Mediterranean to add tartness to dishes before the Romans introduced lemons. It gives an exotic “spice market” flavor to scrambled eggs.
This is Spain’s answer to ratatouille, a platter of smoky, jewel-like vegetables in a simple olive oil and sherry vinaigrette. Serve on bread, with cheese, or with meat orfish.
A small restaurant on the road from Madrid to Jaén serves incredible lentil and chorizo soup. It might be my “favorite bite” of this trip.