Rice with mushrooms, cuttlefish and artichokes … kind of!
After not being able to take part in July’s challenge I’m back with the August challenge, which I have to say was very interesting.
The challenge was presented by Olga from Las Cosas de Olga and Olga’s Recipes . It is a Spanish recipe by José Andrés and it was a huge hit here. I have to admit that I had to make some slight modifications for two reasons.
The first reason being that I had to adjust the quantities. No point in making a dish for four when there are only going to be two dinner guests!!
The second reason was economy. I didn’t add the artichokes because no one here really enjoys them and I didn’t want to make an expensive dish that no one would eat!
I used one large cuttlefish instead of two but there was plenty to go around!
With the exception of the artichokes, I followed the recipe as provided and I have to say that it was very much appreciated. My husband said that it was the best thing I have ever made for him. I have to be honest that I’m not sure how I feel about that compliment. On the one hand – yeah for me, on the other – what was wrong with all the food I’ve cooked in the past!?!?!
The finished dish.
It was also my first time working with a whole cuttlefish and that was kind of fun.
We will definitely be returning to this dish and I highly recommend it to any of you that want to give it a try.
You can find the recipe and instructions at the Daring Kitchen.
5 responses so far ↓
anne // August 14, 2009 at 11:08 pm |
Delicious..I love cuttle fish and I love a rice dish..!!
Audax Artifex // August 15, 2009 at 7:47 pm |
Yes husband can say the darnest things – as my mum says “if a man eats it you have done a good job but if he says (anything at all) then you have done an excellent job”. Bravo on an excellent job and beautiful photos great you could get cuttlefish. Cheers from Audax in Australia.
Barbara Zaragoza // August 25, 2009 at 6:55 pm |
Wow! Yes, do tell how you made it through cutting the cuttlefish!
Frances // September 12, 2009 at 9:24 pm |
Miss your posts – hope to see more in the coming fall.
Waving at you wildly from the States
LJ // September 23, 2009 at 4:11 pm |
Wow, that cuttlefish looks quite intimidating. Reading all about conquering stuff like this inspires me to tackle the kitchen with a bit more bravery!
Go for it, and remember to have fun, otherwise it would taste half as good!