Granada, March 2025 – If you’re a food lover, don’t miss the XI Rice Days at the renowned Restaurante Los Patos, located in the exclusive Hotel Hospes Palacio de los Patos. From March 10 to 16, 2025, the restaurant celebrates its annual event, offering a unique opportunity to experience Mediterranean gastronomy through an innovative menu that highlights the versatility and quality of rice.

Special Menu for the XI Rice Days

The restaurant has prepared a special menu that combines local products and innovative flavors in each dish, all while preserving the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Here’s a sneak peek at the dishes you’ll enjoy during this unique gastronomic week:

Appetizer

• Salmon marinated with avocado tartare and an Asian twist: A fresh, balanced combination with citrus notes and an exotic touch of oriental spices, perfect to whet your appetite.

Shared Starters

• Remojón “Granaíno” with toasted pine nut vinaigrette: A modern take on a traditional Andalusian dish, where orange and cod are paired with crunchy pine nuts.
• Grilled confit artichokes with foie and quail egg: A burst of flavors and textures, with the softness of the artichokes, the richness of foie, and the creaminess of the quail egg.

Daily Rice Dishes

• Monday: Caldo rice with octopus and prawns, topped with carabinero cream—a delicious surf-and-turf with a sophisticated twist.
• Tuesday: Dry rice with prawns and cuttlefish, enhanced with smoky grilled baby squid, bringing out the flavors of the sea.
• Wednesday: Mountain-style rice with oxtail, rabbit, and chickpeas, a tribute to traditional cuisine.
• Thursday: “Granaína” vegetable rice from the Vega, a celebration of Granada’s fertile lands with a selection of fresh vegetables.
• Friday: Creamy rice with slow-cooked pork cheeks, melding tender meat with rice in a sublime texture.
• Saturday: Creamy rice with fresh Mediterranean seafood from the Granada coast.
• Sunday: Iberian rice (presa, secreto, and lagarto), a meat lover’s dream with juicy Iberian cuts.

Alioli Varieties
Guests can choose from four alioli varieties to customize their experience:

• Basil Alioli: Fresh and aromatic.
• Shrimp Alioli: Perfect for seafood rice dishes.
• Traditional Alioli: Classic with garlic and oil.
• Roasted Apple Alioli: A sweet contrast ideal for meat-based rice dishes.

Special Dessert
To finish, the menu includes a Dark Beer Cake with Baileys Cream, a surprising and addictive combination.

Menu Price
For just 46€ (VAT included), you can enjoy this special menu with drinks (red wine, water, beer, and soft drinks) in an elegant and welcoming atmosphere.

Why Attend the XI Rice Days?

The Rice Days at Restaurante Los Patos are more than just a meal. They are a celebration of Mediterranean culinary tradition, an opportunity to enjoy unique, seasonal dishes focused on local, high-quality products. Whether you’re a food enthusiast or a lover of traditional Andalusian cuisine, this event has something for everyone.

Book Now
For more information and reservations, feel free to contact Restaurante Los Patos at Hotel Hospes Palacio de los Patos.

Don’t miss this annual celebration of rice and come enjoy a week full of flavor and culinary tradition!

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