From paul@PaulBrewer.org Thu Aug 9 17:18:07 2001 Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 10:31:48 +0100 From: Paul Newsgroups: uk.food+drink.misc Subject: Re: name yhat tapa! In article , Debby Ashton writes >We were in a Madrid tapas bar last autumn and noticed two locals eating a >dish of what looked like small,thin, fritters. We got talking and it turned >out the couple were from Andalucia. They told us the name of the dish, which >was based on pureed shrimps in a batter. As often happens (to us anyway) we >lost the piece of paper with the name on it. I know it included the word >"camarones" (small shrimps) but I cannot for the life of me remember the >full name. I am a bit of a tapas "collector" and this is driving me mad! >Does anybody have any clues? Shrimp Pancakes Tortillas de Camarones olive oil as required 3 large onions, chopped finely 1 cup minced parsley 3/4 tsp. hot paprika 1 cup + 2 Tbsp. flour 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1 Tbsp. salt or more to taste 3/4 kilo shrimps, shelled and chopped finely 1 Tbsp. salt or more to taste In a large heavy skillet heat 1/4 cup of the oil and in this sauté the onion and parsley until the onion is translucent. Stir in the paprika and remove from the flame. In a mixing bowl combine the four, baking powder, salt and enough water to make a liquid batter (about 3 cups). Add the sautéed onions and the shrimp. In a heavy skillet heat enough oil to cover the pan 1/2 cm. deep. When the oil begins to smoke, drop in the batter by Tablespoons, flattening the pancakes into 5 cm. rounds with the back of a spoon that has first been dipped into the hot oil. Fry until lightly golden on both sides, turning once. Drain on paper towelling and serve immediately. -- Paul B Find old school and college friends at http://www.friendsreunited.co.uk/