Escudella is a traditional Catalan stew from Catalonia, Spain. It’s hearty, rich in flavor, and often includes a variety of meats, beans, vegetables, and sometimes even pasta or chickpeas. This dish reflects the regional influences and ingredients available in its homeland.
Recipe for Escudella
Ingredients:
– 1 lb (450g) beef chunks
– 1 lb (450g) pork sausages (such as botifarra or butifarra negra)
– 1/2 lb (225g) chicken pieces
– 1 large onion, chopped
– 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
– 3 celery stalks, diced
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
– 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
– 2 cups (400g) white beans, soaked overnight and cooked until tender
– 8 oz (225g) pasta or chickpeas
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1 tsp fennel seeds
– 1 bay leaf
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Saffron threads for color (optional)
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preparation: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the fennel seeds and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Meat: Add the beef and pork sausages to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides (about 10-15 minutes).
- Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Stir well and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Cooking: Add the chicken pieces and stir them into the pot along with the fennel slices. Pour in enough water or a mixture of water and stock (using saffron threads for color if desired) to cover all ingredients by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, add the bay leaf, and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Add Beans and Pasta: After 30 minutes, add the white beans or chickpeas (if using), and let them cook until heated through. Add pasta last if using, cooking it in the broth according to package instructions.
- Final Touches: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the green beans and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and tender.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Enjoy this rich and flavorful Escudella, a true representation of Catalan cuisine!
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