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Born
as a traveling market,La Boqueria
is now permanently placed in the
Ramblas of Barcelona.
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..."The
commercial supply is in abundance and varies greatly:
fresh fish and seafood; salty fish; tinned food;
butchery and offal; birds; game and eggs; fruits
and vegetables; herbs; delicatessen; breads and
pastries; restaurants; frozen items; artisan products;
charcuterie; farmers' shops; wine; and even a
Greek and an Italian hand made pasta stall have
joined the consortium/maelstrom that keeps La
Boqueria alive"... (read
about the history of the market) |
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There
are numerous stands that sell various types of hams
including the world famous Jamón ibérico (Iberian ham)
also called pata negra. |
Types of Iberico Hams also referred to as Pata Negra (Black
Hoof)
1) The
finest jamón ibérico is called jamón ibérico de bellota
(acorn) which is is from free-range pigs that roam oak forests
(called la dehesa) along the border between Spain and Portugal,
and eat only acorns during this last period. This ham is
also called
Jamón Iberico de Montanera. The ham is cured 36 months.
Bellota jamones are prized both for their smooth texture
and rich savory taste.
NOTE:
Because of the pig's diet of acorns, much of the jamón's
fat is oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid that has
been shown to lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol.
The fat content is relatively high compared to jamón serrano,
thus giving a rich taste.
2)
Jamón ibérico -- also called jamón ibérico de recebo. This
ham is from pigs that are pastured and fed a combination
of acorns and grain. *
3)Jamón
ibérico also called jamón ibérico de pienso, or simply,
jamón ibérico. This ham is from pigs that are fed only grain.
The ham is cured for 24 months.
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A wide arrangement of fish so fresh many are in Rigor
Mortis.. get there early and the fish are just hours
out of the water. |
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Squid
-- Baby Squid know as Boquerones, Razor Clams and Barnacles
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Bacaloa
or salt cod fish is widely found on most menus and is
the specialty at several stands at the Boqueria. |
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A
very sweet and delicate bivalved mollusk called “tellines”
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El
Quim del La Boqueria is a food stand within the market.
Try the specialty -- Fried Egg with Boquerones -- a
pricey but excellent breakfast dish enough to split
between two. |
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Bar
Pinotxo is another excellent eatery where people line
up behind stools waiting to be served. |
See
an Image map showing ALL the stands at The Boqueria
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Science Behind Food and
Cooking in the Kitchen
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