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Nutritional Values
700kcal
40gProtein
70gCarbs
30gFat
15gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
Olla de San Antón
How to order / say it
Say it
Olla de San Antón — [OHL-yah deh sahn ahn-TON]
Order
I'd like the Olla de San Antón, please.
Locally
Quisiera la Olla de San Antón, por favor.
Say locally
Rich winter stew with beans, rice, and meats.
Why try it?
Named after the feast of San Antón, this traditional stew is made to honor the patron saint of animals by indulging in a communal winter meal that reflects Granada's deep-seated traditions of celebration and feasting.
How it tastes
The stew is hearty and comforting, with a savory, meaty depth from salted pig parts, beans, and rice, enhanced by a variety of spices and smoky overtones.
Origin & History — first documented: 1650
Developed in the 17th century as a community dish to celebrate the feast day in January, it highlights the local practice of using preserved meats and legumes during the colder months.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 1 pig's ear
- 🥩 200 g salt pork
- 🫘 150 g white beans
- 🌾 100 g rice
- 🥩 100 g blood sausage
- 🥕 2 carrots
- 🥕 200 g cabbage
- 🧂 1 tsp paprika
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
- 🫒 30 ml olive oil
Method
- 1 Soak the beans overnight.
- 2 Cook beans, rice, and meats with water until tender.
- 3 Add vegetables and spices, simmering until flavors meld.
- 4 Serve hot, with crusty bread.
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