Poleá

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Poleá or "pulley" (in Spanish: poleá) is a typical recipe of Andalusian cuisine, particularly the provinces of Seville, Huelva, and Cádiz. It is a variant of porridge typical of those consumed in hard times (it was a common dish during the Spanish Civil War). The dish is made with water, flour, salt, anise, milk, and sugar. Other ingredients (such as fruit, honey, anisette, cinnamon, or Galium aparine (cleavers)) are sometimes added. It is usually served with croutons of fried bread. [1] [2] [3]

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Andalusian cuisine is the cuisine of Andalusia, Spain. Notable dishes include gazpacho, fried fish, the jamones of Jabugo, Valle de los Pedroches and Trevélez, and the wines of Jerez, particularly sherry.

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Gachas

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References

  1. Luzón, Felipe y Bárbara (9 July 2017). "Gachas, poleá o polenta". huelvainformacion.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  2. "Poleá" (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  3. Perles, Angie (16 January 2011). "Poleá (Cádiz)" . Retrieved 1 March 2019.