Vive las verduras

Little peas

Isaac Salaberria, from the Fagollada Restaurant in Hernani

Isaac Salaberria, from the Fagollada Restaurant in Hernani, based his culinary concept on peas. He pointed out that this is a delicate vegetable and in order to preserve the natural texture and flavour of this almost-wild product you need to adhere to very precise cooking times: "The best way to preserve their natural characteristics and aroma is with minimal cooking; you need to eat them almost raw, because otherwise you’re taking away their natural essence and, in culinary terms, that would be taking a step backwards". He pointed out that whatever you add to peas, just like other natural products, should enhance them rather than disguise them or cover up their flavour.

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