Etiqueta 'Arroz Brut in Mallorca'
Snails on the menu: Embracing Mallorca's gastronomic tradition
The Romans used them as a remedy for coughs and stomach problems, and folklore says that if we eat snails on St Mark’s Day (April 25), we’ll have good health all year.

Bombeta rice is found in most traditional dishes including “Arroz Brut” or a basic “Arroz Seco”
Bombeta rice is found in most traditional dishes including “Arroz Brut” or a basic “Arroz Seco”.
Exploring the delights of Bombeta rice and perfecting Risotto
In recent years “arroz bombeta” has made a welcome comeback and it is now firmly regarded as a culinary gem rooted in the culinary traditions of the Balearics.
Not adiós, simply until the next time
I am now about to undergo another total turnaround that will take me back to my culinary roots: I am giving up food writing.

Arroz bombeta has made a welcome comeback
Arroz bombeta has made a welcome comeback.
Time for "Arroz Brut"... Mallorca’s dirty rice
Winter is the perfect time to indulge in this old fashioned, heart-warming dish with Marc Fosh's own twist.
- UK entry visa comes into force on Wednesday
- Curtain comes down on Son Amar, the popular Mallorca nightspot
- New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- The Mallorca weather forecast (April 1). Enjoy the good weather while it lasts!
Comment
Not my cup of caracoles!
Snails are definitely one of Mallorca’s favourite specialities and well deserve a celebration all of their own.
Peter Clover10/11/2023 13:59