A trio of zarajos ready to be fried. A stew with zarajos.
Zarajos are considered an appetizer (or even tapa) very typical and traditional Cuenca (Spain) prepared from marinated lamb intestines intestines that are then rolled on a branch and fried in olive oil or roasted in Oven, or grilled, until they are golden, due to their appearance and taste they are considered an acquired taste food. This appetizer can be easily purchased at any restaurant in Cuenca (by extension in Castilla-La Mancha) and Madrid. serve
This dish is not usually prepared with any addition, it is usually roasted or fried between the aromas of the marinade and its own juices. The intestines of the lamb are cleaned carefully and the most tender are chosen to be rolled in the two sticks of the branch, sometimes a piece of meat is chosen to be included in the branch. It is an appetizer served hot, freshly prepared and accompanied by some slices of lemon to counteract the dryness of frying. In some restaurants they are used in the elaboration of a broth of snails.
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