Cuisine from Spain 16 - Setas

Ben · 27th October 2006, 04:04 PM

Listen here and tell us how it went!

This delicious mushroom tapa really is easy to make, no matter how frightened you are of the kitchen! Huge kudos and much respect for the first person to send us a photo of their version, cooked at home!

guapo · 27th October 2006, 11:58 PM

I felt quite pleased with myself listening to this as I already consider myself a master of this recipe! This dish is known as funghi trifolati in Italy. The method of cooking (trifolare) is used not just for mushrooms but also some other vegetables such as courgettes (zucchini), aubergines (eggplants) and artichokes (another favourite of mine).

The technique is always the same, olive oil, garlic and parsley. Simple, easy and very tasty!!!

The only problem in the UK is that the standard supermarket button mushrooms seem to be completely tasteless.

Edith · 28th October 2006, 10:22 AM

Delicious! I'm used to preparing mushrooms this way (with big sprigs of parsley and ground black pepper), but I've never thought of adding ham to the mixture. Thanks for the tip, this is going to be tonight's recipe!

I think this would taste great with risotto, too.

BTW, I never knew mushroom collecting was so popular in Spain, you'd think it would be more of a Eastern/Central European thing. Despite its rainy climate, Holland is not a mushroom-collecting country, and most people buy their mushrooms in the supermarket. In neighboring Germany, the variety of mushrooms available to the consumer is much greater, but the situation has improved somewhat. Until quite recently, you could buy nothing except button mushrooms in Holland, and they are not as tasty as some of their 'wild' counterparts. The chanterelle, which is bright yellowy-orange, tastes great in stews and risottos.

Edith · 28th October 2006, 12:11 PM

P.s.: is there a difference between hongo and seta, or can both terms be used for mushrooms in general?

Marina · 29th October 2006, 06:46 PM

Hongo can be used for Mushrooms but it has other meaning as well which is Fungus.

omeyas · 29th October 2006, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marina

Hongo can be used for Mushrooms but it has other meaning as well which is Fungus.

And is champiñones just the cultivated type of button mushroom?

Marina · 29th October 2006, 07:45 PM

Correct

Marina · 1st November 2006, 03:26 PM

Here you have the pic that I told you about in the Podcast. The top one are the type of wild mushroom that we used for the recipe. The bottom type are Niscalos.

catavino · 1st November 2006, 05:54 PM

My mushroom story: http://catavino.net/archives/596/2006/10/07/

I'm loving being in Catalunya with mushrooms all around me! Oh how I love them...here's a pic from La Boqueria the other day: http://www.obiscoito.com/2006/setas/
and a few more: http://www.obiscoito.com/2006/catalan-mushrooms/

Today we were hiking in the mountains and everyone had baskets of mushrooms, all types! Kids were hunting them like easter eggs! Yum YUM!

andysween · 8th November 2006, 07:45 PM

Catavino,
I live near BCN and love hiking. Where do you go? I'm new to the area/ only 3 months. I adore mushrooms and I tried Marina's recipe. It went over well.
Thanks

Marina · 8th November 2006, 11:39 PM

It's good to hear that you cooked the mushrooms

27th October 2006, 04:04 PM	#1
Ben Hero Forero Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,425	Cuisine from Spain 16 - Setas Listen here and tell us how it went! This delicious mushroom tapa really is easy to make, no matter how frightened you are of the kitchen! Huge kudos and much respect for the first person to send us a photo of their version, cooked at home! __________________ Notes in Spanish: Get The Best Free Spanish-Learning Conversations On The Net!

28th October 2006, 10:22 AM	#3
Edith Pangolin Forero Join Date: May 2006 Location: Países Bajos Posts: 3,808	Delicious! I'm used to preparing mushrooms this way (with big sprigs of parsley and ground black pepper), but I've never thought of adding ham to the mixture. Thanks for the tip, this is going to be tonight's recipe! I think this would taste great with risotto, too. BTW, I never knew mushroom collecting was so popular in Spain, you'd think it would be more of a Eastern/Central European thing. Despite its rainy climate, Holland is not a mushroom-collecting country, and most people buy their mushrooms in the supermarket. In neighboring Germany, the variety of mushrooms available to the consumer is much greater, but the situation has improved somewhat. Until quite recently, you could buy nothing except button mushrooms in Holland, and they are not as tasty as some of their 'wild' counterparts. The chanterelle, which is bright yellowy-orange, tastes great in stews and risottos. Last edited by Edith; 28th October 2006 at 10:29 AM.

29th October 2006, 06:46 PM	#5
Marina NFS Admin Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madrid Posts: 1,237	Hongo can be used for Mushrooms but it has other meaning as well which is Fungus. __________________ Our new REAL SPANISH CONTROL course has just been published, check it out!!!

29th October 2006, 07:45 PM	#7
Marina NFS Admin Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madrid Posts: 1,237	Correct __________________ Our new REAL SPANISH CONTROL course has just been published, check it out!!!

1st November 2006, 05:54 PM	#9
catavino Wine Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 108	My mushroom story: http://catavino.net/archives/596/2006/10/07/ I'm loving being in Catalunya with mushrooms all around me! Oh how I love them...here's a pic from La Boqueria the other day: http://www.obiscoito.com/2006/setas/ and a few more: http://www.obiscoito.com/2006/catalan-mushrooms/ Today we were hiking in the mountains and everyone had baskets of mushrooms, all types! Kids were hunting them like easter eggs! Yum YUM! Last edited by catavino; 1st November 2006 at 06:05 PM.

27th October 2006, 11:58 PM	#2
guapo Mega Forero Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 364	I felt quite pleased with myself listening to this as I already consider myself a master of this recipe! This dish is known as funghi trifolati in Italy. The method of cooking (trifolare) is used not just for mushrooms but also some other vegetables such as courgettes (zucchini), aubergines (eggplants) and artichokes (another favourite of mine). The technique is always the same, olive oil, garlic and parsley. Simple, easy and very tasty!!! The only problem in the UK is that the standard supermarket button mushrooms seem to be completely tasteless.

28th October 2006, 12:11 PM	#4
Edith Pangolin Forero Join Date: May 2006 Location: Países Bajos Posts: 3,808	P.s.: is there a difference between hongo and seta, or can both terms be used for mushrooms in general?

8th November 2006, 07:45 PM	#10
andysween Forero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: sant cugat del valles Posts: 8	Catavino, I live near BCN and love hiking. Where do you go? I'm new to the area/ only 3 months. I adore mushrooms and I tried Marina's recipe. It went over well. Thanks

8th November 2006, 11:39 PM	#11
Marina NFS Admin Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madrid Posts: 1,237	It's good to hear that you cooked the mushrooms __________________ Our new REAL SPANISH CONTROL course has just been published, check it out!!!

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