Biology:Xouba
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 Sardina pilchardus which is in the family Clupeidae.
Description
The 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
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
Prepared 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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Xouba
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Guiso de xoubas
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Prepared Xouba with bread
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Muñoz, Patricia (16 January 2022). "Xouba of Rianxo, delicatessen with an ancient tradition". GCiencia. https://www.gciencia.com/gc-english/xouba-of-rianxo-delicatessen-with-an-ancient-tradition/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Savoring Xouba: A Guide to Enjoying Small Sardines". Discover Real Food in Texas. 2024. https://discover.texasrealfood.com/the-art-of-savoring/how-do-you-eat-xouba.
- ↑ Galegas, Páxinas. "Festa da Xouba en Rianxo" (in es-es). Galacia Festivals. https://www.paxinasgalegas.es/fiestas/festa-da-xouba-rianxo-2345.html.
- ↑ "Voces de aquí e acolá: Da xouba á parrocha Allos con bugallos" (in gl-ES). Real Academia Galega. 17 June 2024. https://portaldaspalabras.gal/lexico/allos-con-bugallos/voces-de-aqui-e-acola-da-xouba-parrocha/.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Blanco, Rosario Álvarez; García, Francisco Dubert; Fernández, Xulio C. Sousa (2006) (in gl). Lingua e territorio. La Coruña, Spain: Consello da Cultura Galega. p. 406. ISBN 978-84-96530-20-1. https://books.google.com/books?id=g9DbVJarF5sC&dq=Xouba+Sardina+pilchardus&pg=PA406. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ↑ "Sardine". Santiago Montenegro Campos SL. https://santiagomontenegro.com/en/producto/sardine/.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Martinez, Monica (18 December 2023). "Conservas de oro: propuesta gourmet de A Conserveira para estas navidades" (in es). Mundiario. https://www.mundiario.com/articulo/alimentacion/conservas-oro-lujo-gourmet-navidades-conserveira/20231218121837291467.html.
- ↑ "Desfile e enterro da sardiña compartirán data no entroido grovense" (in gl). Pontevedra Viva (Pontevedra). 5 March 2016. https://pontevedraviva.com/xeral/25881/desfile-entierro-sardina-compartiran-data-entroido-grovense/.
- ↑ Gostling, Loraine (18 February 2022). "The Burial of the Sardine.. Origin of the rather bizarre fiesta". Javea Connect. https://www.javeaconnect.co.uk/the-burial-of-the-sardine/.
- ↑ "Festa da Xouba Turismo da Deputación da Coruña". Provincial Deputation of Coruña. https://turismo.dacoruna.gal/es/actualidade/festas-gastronomicas/festa-da-xouba.
- ↑ Guitian, Jorge (10 September 2024). "Meloxeira Praia, the gastronomic beach bar in the heart of the Rías Baixas in Galicia" (in en). La Vanguardia. https://www.lavanguardia.com/mediterranean/20240910/9929420/meloxeira-praia-gastronomy-beach-bar-rias-baixas-galicia-spain-food-restaurant-grove.html.
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