Casa Marieta
Where? Casa Marieta (Girona, Spain) Map Menu
When? Monday December 27, 2021
Who? Marc
Food Style? Traditional Catalan
After an evening of walking around Girona’s beautiful alleyways and river area, Marc has taken me to a traditional Catalan restaurant in the Plaça de la Independència. The Catalonians usually don’t eat until late, so we stroll by at 8.30pm and grab a table outside because it’s not -5C degrees, unlike some other countries. I've given Marc the permission to order everything so I’m going to be pleasantly surprised by what appears in front of me. Also, sangria!!
Tapas #1
Acorn-fed Iberian Shoulder
This was so delicious. The natural saltiness of the pork was just so appetising. I said to Marc that the beauty of Mediterranean food is its simplicity and the quality of the ingredients. The crispy bread that comes with it is called pa amb tomàquet and is prepared by rubbing the inside of a tomato on the bread and seasoning with salt and olive oil. Weirdly enough, the Catalans throw the tomato away after this, much to my shock, given that there's still a decent amount of tomato that can be used for other things, like a salsa or a sauce.
Tapas #2
Salt and Pepper Sausage with Potato and Catalan Beans
Oh man, that sausage is fantastic - smokey and meaty without being too oily. I love the idea of having small dishes to share without being overstuffed like I was in Portugal.
Dessert
Crema Catalana
Catalonia’s version of creme brulee, this is very similar in taste but is more creamy in texture and doesn’t have that gelatinous feel to it. It’s one of the most famous desserts in Catalonia and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to have it. I love that intense eggy custard flavour and I keep wanting more. The roll on the top is called a neula, and is often eaten with cava (Catalan sparkling wine) during Christmas.
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