Zarangollo is a common dish in the Murcian countryside in

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. It is frequently served in tapas bars in the area. The dish is scrambled

eggs Humans and human ancestors have scavenged and eaten animal eggs for millions of years. Humans in Southeast Asia had domesticated chickens and harvested their eggs for food by 1,500 BCE. The most widely consumed eggs are those of fowl, especial ...

with

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, and occasionally

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es. All ingredients are sliced very finely, fried in olive oil, and then mixed with the beaten eggs. The dish is served hot, and is generally served as an appetizer accompanied with wine, or as a side dish accompanying a fish entree.

Variations

In regards to potato, traditionally zarangollo did not contain it, but it started incorporating it in default of zucchini. Nowadays it is common to find zarangollo prepared with both ingredients.

Variations

See also