Spain: what is a picada?!
Is this a spice!? It's in a recipe I have from Spain!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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This is a speciality of Catalan, Spain!. "Picada" is prepared with garlic, parsley, burnt almonds and nuts all crushed to produce a flavorsome mix!. This is then added to many dishes!.
Unique in the world, picada is a thickening and flavoring medium created by grinding together fried bread, olive oil, garlic and a variety of nuts, herbs and spices with a mortar and pestle!. It's added to soups, stews and similar dishes before serving!.
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Unique in the world, picada is a thickening and flavoring medium created by grinding together fried bread, olive oil, garlic and a variety of nuts, herbs and spices with a mortar and pestle!. It's added to soups, stews and similar dishes before serving!.
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picada of "carne picada" means ground beef!. if it doesnt say 'carne' though, it might mean a mixture of something, or it could even be a premade thing from the store!. but carne picada definately means ground beef!. Www@FoodAQ@Com