Talking all things Spanish with maestro chef Andoni Luis Aduriz
Hindustan TimesIf you thought Spanish cuisine was all about thin tortillas, sangrias and chilies — you are in for a surprise. Recently, the mad professor of global gastronomy— Spanish chef Andoni Luis Aduriz was in town and he interpreted a 10-course menu embodying the Mugaritz experience, through Indian ingredients, as a part of the ITC global tastes. Excerpts from a conversation with us: The mad professor of global gastronomy— Spanish chef Andoni Luis Aduriz was in town and he interpreted a 10-course menu embodying the Mugaritz experience, through Indian ingredients. Busting Spanish food myths Myth: Paella is for dinner/is a seafood dish Truth: Paella can be for dinner or lunch or for another time. Myth: Tapas is a food, that it’s meant to be ordered at once to make a full dinner, and that they are always small in size Truth: Tapas are small portions of any kind of Spanish cuisine.