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Traditional cuisine from different regions in Spain has been the
inspiration behind the new La Tasca Autumn and Winter menu which
launched, in time for National Spanish Day (12 October). Up and down
the country customers will be able to try the new taste sensations as
they celebrate the national day with Spanish style parties in the
restaurants.
Chefs from La Tasca, the largest UK based Spanish restaurant and bar
group spent weeks touring regions of Spain to source dishes and
authentic flavours for the new menu. From Seville to Marbella and
from Mallorca to Basque, they were inspired by combinations of
flavours and variations of classic Spanish dishes unique to each
region.
As a result of three month long process of experimenting and tweeking
with recipes a careful selection of new dishes join the menu, from
deliciously wholesome warming stews using seasonal vegetables to a
fresh fillet of cod topped with a sweet pepper & onion salsa.
Dishes such as 'Estofado Vasco', a Basque-style beef stew, and 'Pollo
Marbella', a creamy chicken and chorizo dish packed sweet peppers,
onion and a generous Spanish sized dash of paprika have been
introduced.
Others include melon and Serrano ham and two tasty vegetable tapas
dishes, 'Verduras Fritas', crispy fried slices of courgette, and
'Champiòones Rellenos', whole roasted mushrooms stuffed with
slow-cooked sweet pepper and onion salsa and topped with Cheddar
cheese.
Throughout August a successful trial of the new menu took place at 5
La Tasca restaurants around the country, with customers giving all
important feedback. This process resulted in a customer favourite
'Cordero de Mallorca', re-joining the Winter menu, but this time with
a twist. The new and improved Mallorcan style lamb stew is now made
with sultanas and prunes, in a rich red wine & brandy sauce.
For tapas virgins, new to Spanish cuisine an additional set menu has
been added with all La Tasca favourites on it. Perfect for newcomers,
it takes the pressure from choosing.
Spanish people love their desserts and they're pretty good at
creating them too. Five mouth-watering new ones have been added
including an indulgent rich dark chocolate and hazelnut torte, a
refreshing lemon and Cava sorbet and a Spanish style apple pie
layered with meringue.
Perry Huntley, La Tasca's Head of Food said, "Each region of
Spain has its own unique culture, traditions and tastes that set it
apart from its neighbour. We wanted to reflect that in this new menu
bringing different Spanish regions to life through the best way we
can - on our menu. We're really proud of the results, bringing Spain
that bit closer than you think".
To find out more about La Tasca's new menu or to book your Christmas
party at La Tasca visit www.latasca.co.uk.
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