Tapas: A Gastronomic Delight in Barcelona
Tapas are one of the most appetizing dishes offered by many restaurants year-round. With the arrival of summer, more and more tourists flock to Barcelona to enjoy them at their gastronomic peak: croquettes, pinchos, piquillo peppers, mussels... In this article, we’ll highlight one of the most popular tapas among our diners: our “Cured Salt Foie Shavings with Mango and Berries”. An exquisite dish you shouldn’t miss if it’s your first visit to our restaurant in Plaza Real. It will undoubtedly surprise you!
What Is Foie?
Foie gras, or fuagrás, is one of the most popular and prized dishes in French cuisine. It is a food made from duck or goose liver, used similarly to pâté to spread on bread or accompany other foods and wines. Etymologically, it means “fat liver” and differs from pâté mainly in its preparation and composition, as pâté involves a different process and often includes other ingredients.
Today, foie gras is typically consumed on special occasions, such as Christmas, as it is considered a luxury dish in many countries, and therefore its value is higher than that of ordinary pâté.
Historical Curiosities of Foie Gras
Historically, this food originates from ancient Egypt, where pharaohs ordered their servants to force-feed geese to produce longer-lasting and higher-quality meat. Murals from that era depict this process.
Later, the same feeding technique was adopted by the Greeks, who used it to enlarge the livers of ducks and produce higher-quality meat. The Romans and later the Jews continued this practice, using figs to fatten the ducks’ livers. In the early Middle Ages, foie gras became a favorite dish of French royalty. This delicacy was revived by Max Rumpolt, a royal court chef, in 1581.
A Delicate and Controversial Food
Similar to wines, temperature is a crucial element when presenting, serving, or eating foie. Serving it too cold diminishes its flavor nuances, while serving it too hot can spoil it, making it taste sour.
This unique food is not available everywhere, as its production is banned in more than 10 European countries due to preparation practices considered animal cruelty. However, foie gras is rich in vitamins and minerals, with a high energy content.
Cured Salt Foie Shavings with Mango and Berries
This tapa from our lounge restaurant is made with high-quality foie gras, carefully prepared at a low temperature. Its exquisite flavor is enhanced by the addition of mango and various berries, whose fusion sweetens the palate with fresh and sweet sensations. A unique delicacy crafted with care, from its initial preparation to its tasting.
If you want to try something different, our foie gras shavings will definitely not disappoint. It’s the perfect complement to share with your partner or friends.
And don’t miss… Our signature cocktails!
Want More?
Our Mediterranean specialties menu offers more tapas with the sophisticated touch that My Way is known for.