In recent years Spanish food has had a huge impact on restaurants in Ireland but going out for tapas every night isn’t feasible.
So that is why we are bringing a taste of Spain to you and your home with a delicious Spanish-inspired recipe as well as a classic film.
Meal – Chorizo Carbonara
Ingredients: Fresh Tagliatelli pasta, chorizo, 2 chopped shallots, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 1 chopped red chilli, 3 egg yolks, 150ml single cream and grated parmesan.
Method: Add oil to a pan and heat. Melt the butter before adding the garlic, chilli and shallots. Cook until soft. Add the chorizo and cook for a further 3-4 minutes. Add the cream and parmesan. Keep over a heat.
Cook the pasta using a large pan of boiling water. Whisk the egg yolks. Once the pasta is cooked and drained, add the chorizo mixture and then the yolks. Combine well and quickly before serving.
Movie – Como Agua Para Chocolate (Like Water For Chocolate)
Directed by Alfonso Arau and based on the hit novel by Laura Esquivel, this film explores the core themes of life in Mexico, including desire and war, in the style of magical realism.
It follows the love story between Pedro and Tita who are forbidden from marrying by her family. While she decides to express her feelings in her cooking, he ends up marrying her sister so that he can be closer to his true love.
And don’t forget you can always finish your Spanish-themed night off with a glass (or bottle) of Torres Viña Sol. See www.clubtorres.com for more information.
