Ayo's Paella, Nerja
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Ayo's Paella, Nerja
It's a long shot but does anyone know the ingredients of Ayo's Paella on Burriana beach in Nerja?
Specifically things like MSG, gluten, milk powder etc. I've noticed the things like chicken, rice, prawns etc
Specifically things like MSG, gluten, milk powder etc. I've noticed the things like chicken, rice, prawns etc
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Re: Ayo's Paella, Nerja
Ohh and who might he be?
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Re: Ayo's Paella, Nerja
The man himself - Ayo.
By the way, it's probably the least authentic Paella in Nerja.
Sid
By the way, it's probably the least authentic Paella in Nerja.
Sid
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So who does make "authentic" Paella?
Surely every region, town, restaurant in Spain claim that their version is the only authentic version?
Ayo`s might or might not be authentic but it is probably the most popular restaurant at Burrianha for paella.
Cheers
Gerry
Surely every region, town, restaurant in Spain claim that their version is the only authentic version?
Ayo`s might or might not be authentic but it is probably the most popular restaurant at Burrianha for paella.
Cheers
Gerry
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Re: Ayo's Paella, Nerja
You are right - there are many versions of Paella but the one thing they always have in common is the use of Calasparra rice or the equivalent. It is a rounder, more absorbent rice usually from Valencia.
It is about 4 times as expensive as cheap long grain rice. Ayo's uses the cheapest long grain rice just to make more profit.
That said, it's a great place to go but don't expect the best Paella.
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It is about 4 times as expensive as cheap long grain rice. Ayo's uses the cheapest long grain rice just to make more profit.
That said, it's a great place to go but don't expect the best Paella.
Sid
Re: Ayo's Paella, Nerja
And you think he will tell you how he makes it?? I don't think so. Normally a closely guarded secret.
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Re: Ayo's Paella, Nerja
MSG possibly if he uses bought in stock products, but I cannot think of any reason why it would contain gluten or milk products.dingobingo wrote:
Specifically things like MSG, gluten, milk powder etc. I've noticed the things like chicken, rice, prawns etc
Sid
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Besides for the packet rice everything else looks as if it is fresh ingredients.
There is usually a large aluminium stock pot keeping warm on the charcoal fire.
Seen them chuck odds bits from the roast pork into the pot. Be surprised if he uses stock cubes.
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There is usually a large aluminium stock pot keeping warm on the charcoal fire.
Seen them chuck odds bits from the roast pork into the pot. Be surprised if he uses stock cubes.
Cheers
Gerry
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You have to spy on the place see what gets delivered
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Acouple of years ago, while were in Spain with some friends, my son decided to cook paella for the first time - this was the result :
and it tasted as good s it looked
Last year he repeated it for a friend who has lived in Spain for many years - she declared it the best paella she had ever had
at this point I should probably mention that he is a chef....
and it tasted as good s it looked
Last year he repeated it for a friend who has lived in Spain for many years - she declared it the best paella she had ever had
at this point I should probably mention that he is a chef....
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Re: Ayo's Paella, Nerja
Indeed, it's the stock pot and what's in there that has me thinking. I only ask because I have acid reflux and indigestion when I eat at Ayo's. I didn't want to say that initially because I think this is a specific ingredient relating to me only, it's not a problem with hygiene or quality. I think the paella there is great value, especially as the second plate is free.....hence why I go back so often even though it makes me ill hahaha.
I don't think Ayo would say what was in the magic stock. My uncle-in-law tells me not to eat Paella outside of Valencia
I don't think Ayo would say what was in the magic stock. My uncle-in-law tells me not to eat Paella outside of Valencia
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I use the Carmencita Paellero mix that gives a good flavour.
I have found in the past that some of Ayo's prawns taste a bit 'woody' that has put me off a bit but it is good value as you can keep going back for 'seconds'.
I have found in the past that some of Ayo's prawns taste a bit 'woody' that has put me off a bit but it is good value as you can keep going back for 'seconds'.
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Re: Ayo's Paella, Nerja
Try using some Knorr Fish Stock cubes as well - it will make a huge difference.Wicksey wrote:I use the Carmencita Paellero mix that gives a good flavour.
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My wife and I have had Ayo's paella almost every Sunday for nearly 11 years.dingobingo wrote:... I only ask because I have acid reflux and indigestion when I eat at Ayo's.
Occasionally my wife has had indigestion later.
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Gerry
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Re: Ayo's Paella, Nerja
That's because they have been overcooked and dry out. I always put the prawns in on top of the paella half way through the cooking time.Wicksey wrote: I have found in the past that some of Ayo's prawns taste a bit 'woody
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Re: Ayo's Paella, Nerja
Dear God I know as we get older that change is an issue for most people but the same restaurant and the same meal every sunday for eleven years .gerryh wrote: My wife and I have had Ayo's paella almost every Sunday for nearly 11 years. Gerry
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You must know my neighbours in Frigiliana Gerry, every Sunday, God and then Ayo's for lunch.
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Re: Ayo's Paella, Nerja
Went once on a Sunday about 10 years ago. Had the lamb shank and roast spuds. Do they still do that?
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Re: Ayo's Paella, Nerja
They don't do the lamb shank on Sundays, only available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, I think.Devils Advocate wrote:Went once on a Sunday about 10 years ago. Had the lamb shank and roast spuds. Do they still do that?
Roast pork on Sundays.
Cheers
Gerry
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