15 replies to this topic

[brian]

Sure I like boudin blanc, but it's harder to find a boudin noir of distinction, a french or spanish preparation would be great. Any suggestions for a local restaurant serving it?

[Jacques Gastreaux]

Restaurant Eve had some "black sausage" on St. Paddy's day. Not on their regular menu though.

[delyn]

Much to the horror of my beloved spouse, Hannah, I am quite the fan of black pudding. But then with Irish parents that was inevitable.

The best I've had locally is definitely the Morcilla “Bar La Esquina” at Jaleo.

There's also the British Pantry in Aldie, VA. They have a decent little restaurant and store selling frozen black pudding amongst other things.

If you do make it out to the store I also recommend the milk chocolate McVities Hob Nobs, possibly the most addictive biscuit / cookie in the world.

[brian]

The best I've had locally is definitely the Morcilla “Bar La Esquina” at Jaleo.

Ah, now I remember having it at Jaleo. The quality of the sausage itself was good, but if it's the same dish I'm thinking of it was absolutely swimming in oil.

[Tweaked]

You might try Eastern Market, the deli guys have a wide selection of sausage.

[Mrs. B]

for tony boudin try Tony Bourdain's Les Halles.

Boudin au pommes
two blood sausages, caramelized apples and homemade mashed potatoes, 17.50

http://www.leshalles.../washington.php

[frogprince]

a & h seafood market (and also spanish/portugeuse importer of products of distinction) in bethesda carries several types of morcilla as well as a dizzying amount of chorizos and, generally, enough spanish food to keep one transfixed for a while.

ive had the jaleo morcilla many a time; 'tis a fine sausage and, never in my experiences, drowning in oil but rather bathing luxuriantly in a carmine-red tomato sauce exploding with garlic. a good thing in my opinion.

[brr]

yes they did - I was able to special request it about 10 days after Paddys day and it was delicious, served w/ foie gras - you could try asking for it i advnace the next time you go to Eve

Being an Irish boy I love black (and white) pudding - breakfast isn't really breakfast without it

another source for black pudding is www.foodireland.com - they will next day ship it to you in a cooler bag

Restaurant Eve had some "black sausage" on St. Paddy's day.  Not on their regular menu though.

[DCMark]

They have them in the freezer section at Whole Foods

[DonRocks]

If bees were mosquitos, they'd gather blood in their hive and the queen would make a boudin.

[jparrott]

Are not black pudding and boudin noir/morcilla two different things? I seem to recall (Irish) black pudding having suet and starch as a significant component...

Edited by jparrott, 10 December 2005 - 10:22 AM.

[Cathal Armstrong]

Tonight in the Tasting Room

[Mark Slater]

If bees were mosquitos, they'd gather blood in their hive and the queen would make a boudin.

boo don

[Camille-Beau]

Tonight in the Tasting Room

Yes, it made an appearance (new menu!) and it was AWESOME! Love the BN at Eve -- have had boudin noir in various places and many tend to be heavy and slightly gamey. Eve's is lighter in texture and perfectly spiced. The total dish is Boudin Noir topped with a fried quail egg and smoked ham-hock & truffle sauce. Really excellent. It was one of the courses at the James Beard House truffle dinner (more on that in the Eve thread tomorrow -- promise!)

[Escoffier]

I realize it will be a chipper but any chance of having a regular supply of blood sausage? They are lovely with chips

Best place for blood sausage is any good Korean grocery or restaurant.

[Gerry Dawes]

Morcilla (Spanish black pudding or blood sausage) with Pimientos (From San Sebastián, Burgos and Madrid



Morcilla con arroz a la plancha con pimientos, Rincon de Espana, Burgos, Spain.