Calcots in Tarragona!

Calcots!

Calçots are a typical winter dish in Catalonia. They are typically served with romesco sauce. The calcots are usually the beginning to a large meal. Following the calcots, the locals usually eat different types of grilled meats, such as lamb and different sausages. In my experience with calcots, we were served the calcots with sauce and bread along with red wine. Once we were finished with the calcots, we were given a family style platter filled with lamb, different sausages, and different types of grilled vegetables. Following the main course, we were served Cava and flan (a typical Catalan dessert). It was quite the experience, and an extremely messy one. At the beginning of dinner, we were given bibs to wear (they should have given us gloves, too). By the time I was finished eating the calcots, my hands and face had black charcoal everywhere! But it was an awesome meal and worth it!

Recipe for Calcots:

You barbecue roughly 30 calcots (springed onions) over a BBQ or charcoal grill until they are black on the outside and soft and tender on the outside (5-6 minutes per side).

Once cooked, you wrap them in newspaper and set near the heat to keep them warm

Then you serve them with Romesco sauce, and eat one of the greatest meals, ever!