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Escudella and Carn d'Olla — traditional dish from Catalonia, Spain
Soup Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥650kcal
💪40gProtein
🌾35gCarbs
🥑40gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️450 gServing

* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.

Escudella and Carn d'Olla

How to order / say it
Say it Escudella i Carn d'Olla — [es-kood-EY-yah ee karn DOHL-yah]
Order I'd like the escudella, please.
Locally Me gustaría la escudella i carn d'olla, por favor.
Say locally

A traditional Catalan winter stew with various meats and vegetables

Why try it?

Often described as Catalonia's national dish, it represents the heartiness and comfort that Majorcan families favor during colder months, bringing people together over shared flavors and family recipes.

How it tastes

Hearty and warming, this stew combines tender meats with the richness of a flavorful broth, enhanced by the subtle sweetness and starchy texture of root vegetables and the umami depth of pork bones and blood sausage.

Origin & History — first documented: 1100

Dating back to the Middle Ages, Escudella was a way to make use of all portions of livestock. The introduction of seasonal vegetables added complexity, and it became a favored festive dish served during Christmas in Majorca.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 200 g beef shank
  • 🥩 150 g pork ribs
  • 🥩 100 g blood sausage
  • 🥕 100 g potatoes
  • 🥕 100 g carrots
  • 🥕 150 g cabbage
  • 🫘 100 g chickpeas
  • 🥕 1 l water

Method

  1. 1 Simmer meats and bones in water for several hours to create broth.
  2. 2 Add chopped vegetables and chickpeas, cook until tender.
  3. 3 Carefully remove the meats, slice them for serving.
  4. 4 Serve the broth separately, followed by meats and vegetables.

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