Welcome and welcome to Paulina Kitchen! On this occasion we are going to make a recipe that is perfect for a tapas with friends, or to give a taste with something rich and also healthy: steamed beers .
The steamed beckle recipe is not only a jewel on the Spanish coast, but also a perfect recipe to show off without complicating life. Here we are going to tell you how to prepare " how to clean them to avoid surprises, and some ideas of accompaniments for a complete dish.
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About steamed beers
Steamed beckles are a humble and simple dish , but at the same time elegant, which has a flavor that transports us directly to the sea. These small mollusks stand out for their soft texture and that salty touch that does not need great ornaments, and it is best to prepare them has no science. It is an easy recipe to make.
The interesting thing about the steamed beckle recipe is that it is not only delicious, but it is also healthy . So, in addition to enjoying, we do a good, a goal where I looked at it!
The tradition of steamed beers
If it's tradition, we can't stop talking about Spain. On the Galician, Asturian coasts or even on the Madrid terraces, steamed beers are a classic. They are served as a lid, accompanied by a good white wine or a very cold beer.
But to everyone's joy, it is not necessary to be by the sea to enjoy good steamed beers . At home you can also recreate this experience. Only fresh beroberences are needed, for a while in the kitchen and ready.
Clean the beroberes: 3 necessary steps
Cleaning before cooking is key for perfect. Because nothing more annoying than biting a grain of sand while enjoying your bite.
- Bath in cold water : place the beroberes in a bowl with cold water and a handful of thick salt. This helps them start all the sand they may have. Leave them there for about 30 minutes.
- Change the water: if they still release sand, change the water and repeat the process .
- Rinse well: pass them through cold water and check one by one that there are no open or broken.
5 Reasons to make the steamed beckle recipe
- Simplicity: It has a few basic ingredients.
- Speed: In less than 15 minutes a healthy and tasty dish is obtained.
- Versatility: They can be an appetizer, a lid or the main dish.
- Natural flavors: steam enhances the taste of seafood without oversight.
- Suitable for all: ideal for all types of diets, to eat big and children.
5 accompaniments for the recipe for steamed
- Bread: A good piece of rustic bread is perfect for wetting in the juice that the cockles release.
- Salad: A jacket salad or a salad with chickpeas can be excellent options to give a fresh touch to steamed beers.
- Cooked potatoes: boiled potatoes cut and spiced with a splash of olive oil and paprika. Nothing simpler and rich to enjoy steamed beers.
- Green sauce: green sauce , with parsley , garlic, onion and wine , it is perfect to spread over.
- Pasta: Nothing richer than a paste with sea fruits , and steamed beckles are an ideal option to savor about good noodles.
Tips and secrets for steamed beers to come out perfect
- Choose freshness: Buy the beroberes the same day they are going to prepare, and always check that they are well refrigerated.
- Use a pot with transparent lid: steam is the key, so a lid that adjusts well is fundamental. If it is transparent better, so we can see how the shells of these mollusks are opening.
- Do not cook more : they are barely open, they are ready. Cooking them too much makes them gomos.
- Lemon juice at the end: a touch of fresh lemon enhances flavors, but it is always comfortable.
- Control the salt: not adding much salt to the water, these mollusks already bring their fair point of salinity.
- A splash of white wine : a little wine in the pan gives them a aroma and a spectacular flavor.
- Serve at the time : nothing to let them cool. The taste when they are freshly made is insurmountable.
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Steamed beroberences recipe
Yields: 4 portions
Preparation time: 15 minutes (more 30 minutes of washing)
Ingredients
- 1 kg of fresh beckles (in your shell)
- 1 glass of water
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 splash of white wine (optional)
- 1 lemon (optional)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
How to make steamed beers
- Clean the shoes in salt water, leaving at rest about 30 minutes. Wash with cold water and dry with a clean cloth.
- Place the beroberes in a deep pan, it is not necessary to add water, because the beroberes already have enough.
- Optionally add a splash of white wine, and let evaporate before covering.
- Cover to generate steam, 3 to 5 minutes, until the berobits begin to open.
- Remove open berobits, discarding those that have not opened. Optionally serve with lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley.
