Oreja a La Plancha
Oreja a la Plancha is a traditional Spanish dish made from pig's ear. It's a popular tapa in Spain, especially in Madrid. The pig's ear is boiled until tender, then grilled until crispy.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - To taste
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Pig's ears - 4
Let's Get Started
- Clean the pig's ears thoroughly.
- In a large pot, boil the pig's ears for about 2 hours, or until tender.
- Drain the pig's ears and let them cool.
- Once cooled, cut the ears into thin slices.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the pig's ear slices to the pan and sprinkle with paprika and salt.
- Cook the slices on both sides until they are crispy and golden brown.
- Serve hot as an appetizer.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 1g
