Xouba also known as little sardine or parrocha is a small sardine and a type of Pelagic fish. Xoubas are small sardines from Galicia, Spain. They are a species of ray-finned fish in the monotypic genus Sardina. The juvenile Xouba has the scientific name of European pilchard which is in the family Clupeidae.
Description
editThe fish is blue-green and has a silver underside. In comparison to the other sardines, the xouba, is diminutive.[1] Xouba means little fish; the fish lives is shallow areas of water between 5 m (16 ft) and 50 m (160 ft).[1] The fish is harvested between the months of May and July when it reaches 13 cm (5.1 in) in length.[1] Xoubas, are small sardines, and a they come from Galicia, Spain.[2][3] The small Xouba is a juvenile version of a European pilchard. In some areas the Xouba is called Parrocha.[4][5] Xouba are from the family Clupeidae.[6][5]
Xoubas have a tender distinct flavor and they are small sardines, nutrient-dense. They have a high omega-3 fatty acid content and they are high in healthy fats.[2] Xouba has more fat than other sardines.[7]
History
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Since the 15th century, Xouba is caught with a technique called Xeito. The technique employs a net stretched between boats; a type of drift netting.[7] In Spain there are several annual events to celebrate the Xouba. One such event is the Burial of the xoubiña.[8] It is celebrated on Ash Wednesday and it includes funeral procession that is satirical. The procession ends with the burning of the effigy of a sardine.[9] Galicia, Spain is the home of a festival (Festa da Xouba} celebrating the Xouba.[2] The event takes place about the same time as the "Feast of Saint James" which happens in July.[10]
Preparation
editPrepared as a dish, it can be used in empanadas, or pickled, or made in a casserole with potatoes.[1] Xouba is also grilled and served on bread. Or breaded with chickpea flour and fried.[11]
Gallery
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Prepared Xouba with bread
References
edit- ^ a b c d Muñoz, Patricia (16 January 2022). "Xouba of Rianxo, delicatessen with an ancient tradition". GCiencia. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ a b c "Savoring Xouba: A Guide to Enjoying Small Sardines". Discover Real Food in Texas. 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Galegas, Páxinas. "Festa da Xouba en Rianxo". www.paxinasgalegas.es (in European Spanish). Galacia Festivals. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Voces de aquí e acolá: Da xouba á parrocha Allos con bugallos". Portal das Palabras (in Galician). Real Academia Galega. 17 June 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ a b Blanco, Rosario Álvarez; García, Francisco Dubert; Fernández, Xulio C. Sousa (2006). Lingua e territorio (in Galician). La Coruña, Spain: Consello da Cultura Galega. p. 406. ISBN 978-84-96530-20-1. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Sardine". Santiago Montenegro. Santiago Montenegro Campos SL. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ a b Martinez, Monica (18 December 2023). "Conservas de oro: propuesta gourmet de A Conserveira para estas navidades". Mundiario (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Desfile e enterro da sardiña compartirán data no entroido grovense". Pontevedra Viva (in Galician). Pontevedra. 5 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Gostling, Loraine (18 February 2022). "The Burial of the Sardine.. Origin of the rather bizarre fiesta". Javea Connect. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Festa da Xouba Turismo da Deputación da Coruña". turismo.dacoruna.gal. Provincial Deputation of Coruña. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Guitian, Jorge (10 September 2024). "Meloxeira Praia, the gastronomic beach bar in the heart of the Rías Baixas in Galicia". La Vanguardia. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
