Angulas

[RichardA]

Hi all:

While eating in Spain, how do you differentiate between authentic angulas and imitation ones? I have had angulas at a Spanish restaurant in the U.S., but could not say whether they were authentic or not. I will be visiting Spain in September, and would like to ensure I can try some authentic angulas.

Thanks,

Richard

[Rogelio]

You have to look at the eyes. If they've got eyes they're are authentic, if they haven't they're not.

But the angulas season is between November and February, so I wouldn't trust any restaurant serving them fresh in September.

Also visit the product devoted restaurants that will serve them at ultraexpensive prices but you'll know that they're real.

[RichardA]

Thanks very much!

[astartenyny]

Hi all:

  While eating in Spain, how do you differentiate between authentic angulas and imitation ones?  I have had angulas at a Spanish restaurant in the U.S., but could not say whether they were authentic or not.  I will be visiting Spain in September, and would like to ensure I can try some authentic angulas.

Thanks,

Richard

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another good indicator is price. the imitation angulas will be much cheaper than real elvers.

about the eyes -- i recal reading anarticle somewhere that there are some imitation ones that have the eyes painted on in squid ink. not sure i've ever encountered that though.