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Artichoke Tortilla

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Canarian Recipes: Tortilla de Alcachofas

Ideal for a light dinner or tapas. Can be served as an appetizer, main course, or even as part of a light meal alongside a salad.

Ingredients:

  • 3–4 artichokes
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ onion (optional)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt

Preparation

  1. Clean and slice the artichokes.

  2. Sauté them with the onion until tender.

  3. Beat the eggs with salt and mix them with the artichokes.

  4. Cook in a frying pan on both sides until set.

Sausage and Tortilla Sandwich

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Canarian Recipes: Sándwich de Salchicha y Tortilla

Fat Thursday is a tradition observed in parts of Spain and the Canary Islands; its name comes from the verb “lardear,” which means to spread sausage or pork fat on something.

Ingredients:

  • Bread
  • Sausage
  • Tomato, fresh or paste
  • 2 eggs
  • Salt, Pepper, Garlic
  • Oil (Butter optional)
  • Cheese (optional)

Preparation

  1. Cut the sausage into small, even pieces and place them in a frying pan.
  2. Add a little oil or butter if the sausage contains little fat.
  3. While the sausage is cooking, beat the eggs.
  4. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add to the sausage .
  5. Once the eggs are set, flip the omelet and set it aside.
  6. Cut the bread in half and toast it. The crispy touch will contrast perfectly with the sausage omelet.
  7. Peel a clove of garlic and spread it on the bread.
  8. Slice the tomato in half and add to the bread, or spread with a little tomato paste. Season and add a little olive oil.
  9. Place the tortilla inside and, optionally, a little cheese.
  10. Serve your authentic Thursday Lardero Sandwich.

 

Turkish Eggs Canarian Style

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Canarian Recipes: Huevos Turcos al Estilo Canario

A versatile savory dish originally based on  Cilbir (Turkish Eggs) with boiled or poached eggs, peppers optional, served over a delicious garlicky yogurt and topped with cheese. Enjoy with fresh bread,

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 large tomato
  • 2 to 3 crushed garlic cloves
  • Grated cheese, any melting cheese, to taste
  • 1 to 3 tbsp yogurt, to taste
  • 1-2 tbsp butter, to taste
  • Chilli flakes, optional, to taste
  • Salt, Pepper, Herbs

Optional Variation

  • Half a small red pepper.
  • Half a small green pepper.

Preparation

  1. In a frying pan with a dash of oil, sauté the garlic, onion and peppers if using.

  2. Add salt, pepper, chilli flakes if using, and stir.

  3. Blend in yogurt and butter to taste.

  4. Transfer to a dish and cover with a handful of cheese.

  5. Cover with the tomato cut into thin slices and put the eggs cut in half.
    Poached eggs also work well, even fried 🙂

  6. Cover with cheese again and sprinkle with the aromatic herbs.