Escudella
Escudella
Catalan traditional meat and vegetable stew
Escudella i carn d'olla, or shorter escudella, (Eastern Calatan: [əskuˈðeʎə]; lit. "bowl") is a traditional Catalan and Valencian meat and vegetable stew and soup.[1] Francesc Eiximenis wrote in the 14th century that it was eaten every day by Catalan people.[2]
This article needs additional citations for verification. (June 2019) |
It is characterized by the use of a pilota, a very big meatball spiced with garlic and parsley; it also contains vegetables as celery, cabbage, carrots, etc.[3] depending on the season. Additionally, bones, sausages called botifarra, and other types of meat, can be used. In historical times, a type called escudella de pagès, which had pasta and rice, was traditionally made on Thursdays and Sundays.