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Nutritional Values
600kcal
48gProtein
20gCarbs
30gFat
4gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
Fricandó
How to order / say it
Say it
Fricandó — [free-kahn-DOH]
Order
I'd like the fricandó, please.
Locally
Voldria el fricandó, si us plau.
Say locally
Traditional Catalan beef stew with mushrooms and onions.
Why try it?
Fricandó is a reflection of Catalonia's rich culinary tapestry, often reserved for special occasions. The hearty dish speaks to the region's affinity for robust, comforting meals that celebrate local ingredients.
How it tastes
This stew is savory and aromatic, featuring tender beef and the earthy flavors of wild mushrooms, harmonized by slow cooking. Onions add sweetness, and herbs bring freshness to the dish.
Origin & History — first documented: 1750
Emerging in Catalonia during the 18th century, fricandó has roots in French cuisine, adapted to the regional palate with local ingredients. It has since become a celebrated culinary tradition in the area.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 400 g beef slices
- 🧄 2 onions
- 🥕 200 g mushrooms
- 🌾 30 g flour
- 🍷 100 ml dry white wine
- 🫒 50 ml olive oil
Method
- 1 Dredge beef slices in flour and brown in a pot with olive oil.
- 2 Remove beef, then sauté sliced onions and mushrooms until soft.
- 3 Return beef to the pot, add wine, and simmer until reduced.
- 4 Cover with water, season, and cook slowly until beef is tender.
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