Taste of Spain @Rustico

The charming Spanish restaurant Rustico has welcomed a new Spanish head chef, who recently launched a new Spanish food treasure hunt tour. He has carefully selected representative dishes from 10 regions of Spain for us to savor. This evening, we went to Rustico with everyone to taste the new dishes of Chef Javier Pérez Freire. The ceremonial table setting brought out an exotic flavor. This evening we were able to taste flavors from many regions of Spain, and many of the dishes were not only something we had never eaten, but we had never seen before! It is common sense to drink Sangria when eating Spanish food! The restaurant offers red and white wine versions of Sangria to suit the different preferences of wine lovers. Andalusian-style Spanish bluefin tuna sashimi $188! Andalucia is the location of the Alhambra Palace. This Mediterranean sashimi dish is made with simple marination. What’s special is that it uses Balfegó Spanish bluefin tuna. The sustainably fresh tuna sashimi has a very smooth texture, and the sweet fish flavor paired with the aroma of vinegar is appetizing and delicious. Catalan olive oil roasted vegetables with Spanish bluefin tuna belly in oil $188! The Spanish bluefin tuna belly is confited and then slow-cooked, paired with sherry vinegar and toasted almond slices for a sour and delicious flavor. The bright red pepper is roasted and peeled for a sweet flavor, making the whole dish very tender and delicious. Canary Islands wrinkled potatoes with two-color traditional hot sauce $118! Papas Arrugadas wrinkled potatoes are a traditional dish of the Canary Islands. The potatoes cooked in salt water not only have wrinkles but also add a salty flavor. When eaten, they are delicious when dipped in the traditional two-color Mojo spicy dip. The red Mojo Rojo and green Mojo Verde are made with red or green peppers respectively, plus garlic, extra virgin olive oil, cumin, etc. The spicy flavor makes the crispy wrinkled potatoes more unique. Asturian specialty white bean stew $178! The white beans grown in Spain's Asturias region are protected by geographical indications, especially the CL.G.P. Faba Asturiana, which is of outstanding quality. This dish is made with white beans, spicy sausage and blood sausage that are produced in abundance locally. The powdery white beans have a comfortable texture, and the spicy sausage and blood sausage create a unique flavor. Madrid-style braised beef tripe $168! Madrid tripe stew is a classic Spanish delicacy known locally as callos. It is made from honeycomb tripe, which has a tender texture and a strong flavor. It is stewed with chickpeas, spicy sausage, Iberian ham, and beef bones. It feels super warm when eaten hot with a slightly spicy taste. Cod cheeks with Basque-style Pil Pil sauce $128! The tenderest part of the cod head, which contains collagen, is used, and paired with Pil Pil sauce made with garlic, dried chilies, olive oil and pickled shallots. The fish has a smooth and slightly sour taste, and it tastes very fresh. Galicia's top-grade aged Rubia Gallega ribeye is priced at $498/500g, $898/1kg and $1998/2kg. Rubia Gallega is a native cattle breed from Galicia in northwestern Spain, famous for its tenderness, delicateness and rich flavor. The smiling man is Chef Javier Pérez Freire. He has a very nice personality and is really adorable. Rubia Gallega eats fresh grass and corn so the fat and muscle are evenly distributed. The beef becomes softer and more juicy after being aged. The chef bakes it on a high-temperature ceramic plate and only uses simple sea salt for seasoning, making it medium-rare to best show the aroma of the beef, so it looks very tender. Let your friends taste the beef! But the green peppers and fried potatoes on the side dishes really made me happy. The former was sweet and tasty, while the latter was crispy and attractive. They were very competent side dishes. Aragonese slow cooked lamb shank with nut garlic sauce $268! The Ternasco de Aragón lamb used is from the local native breed. The meat is tender and the aroma of rosemary oozes out from the lamb knee. The Spanish Picada nut garlic oil sauce makes the taste even better. Don't miss the smooth, fragrant and delicious mashed potatoes at the bottom. The traditional Castilian roast suckling pig is $348. It is marinated with white wine and olive oil, slow-cooked, and then roasted over charcoal until it is golden and crispy. It looks very attractive. How crispy is suckling pig? You can see the answer by cutting it with a plate. The plump suckling pig tastes original without any heavy spices! The plump suckling pig has a golden and crispy skin and juicy meat inside. Even the most evil carnivores will love it. Traditional Valencian Chicken Risotto $288! Valencia is the birthplace of Spanish risotto, which contains chicken, Spanish Garrofón white beans, green beans and Valencia's high-quality Bomba rice. The risotto has a very rich taste and makes you feel full after eating it. Bonus: Friends Challenge Porrón Cider $88! Porrón is a traditional wine jug from northern Spain. It requires great skill to taste and share wine without lifting the spout. It is best suited for sharing with a group of friends. Rustico will hold a two-month tour of traditional Spanish cuisine from now on. You can taste representative dishes from 10 regions of Spain specially designed by Chef Javier. They are available for a limited time only, so hurry if you want to try them.