Xouba Explained

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

The fish is blue-green and has a silver underside. In comparison to the other sardines, the xouba, is diminutive. Xouba means little fish; the fish lives is shallow areas of water between and . The fish is harvested between the months of May and July when it reaches in length. Xoubas, are small sardines, and a they come from Galicia, Spain.[1] [2] The small Xouba is a juvenile version of a European pilchard. In some areas the Xouba is called Parrocha.[3] Xouba are from the family Clupeidae.[4] [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.[1] Xouba has more fat than other sardines.

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.[6] In Spain there are several annual events to celebrate the Xouba. One such event is the Burial of the xoubiña.[7] 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.[8] Galicia, Spain is the home of a festival (Festa da Xouba} celebrating the Xouba.[1] The event takes place about the same time as the "Feast of Saint James" which happens in July.[9]

Preparation

Prepared as a dish, it can be used in empanadas, or pickled, or made in a casserole with potatoes.[10] Xouba is also grilled and served on bread. Or breaded with chickpea flour and fried.[11]

Notes and References

  1. News: Savoring Xouba: A Guide to Enjoying Small Sardines . 15 September 2024 . Discover Real Food in Texas . 2024 . 15 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240915022957/https://discover.texasrealfood.com/the-art-of-savoring/how-do-you-eat-xouba . live .
  2. Web site: Galegas . Páxinas . Festa da Xouba en Rianxo . www.paxinasgalegas.es . Galacia Festivals . 15 September 2024 . es-es . 15 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240915025020/https://www.paxinasgalegas.es/fiestas/festa-da-xouba-rianxo-2345.html . live .
  3. Web site: Voces de aquí e acolá: Da xouba á parrocha Allos con bugallos . Portal das Palabras . Real Academia Galega . 15 September 2024 . gl-ES . 17 June 2024.
  4. Web site: Sardine . Santiago Montenegro . Santiago Montenegro Campos SL . 15 September 2024.
  5. Book: Blanco . Rosario Álvarez . García . Francisco Dubert . Fernández . Xulio C. Sousa . Lingua e territorio . 2006 . Consello da Cultura Galega . La Coruña, Spain . 978-84-96530-20-1 . 406 . 15 September 2024 . gl.
  6. News: Martinez . Monica . Conservas de oro: propuesta gourmet de A Conserveira para estas navidades . 14 September 2024 . Mundiario . 18 December 2023 . es.
  7. News: Desfile e enterro da sardiña compartirán data no entroido grovense . 15 September 2024 . Pontevedra Viva . Pontevedra . 5 March 2016 . gl . 15 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240915210544/https://pontevedraviva.com/xeral/25881/desfile-entierro-sardina-compartiran-data-entroido-grovense/ . live .
  8. News: Gostling . Loraine . The Burial of the Sardine.. Origin of the rather bizarre fiesta . 15 September 2024 . Javea Connect . 18 February 2022 . 15 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240915205042/https://www.javeaconnect.co.uk/the-burial-of-the-sardine/ . live .
  9. Web site: Festa da Xouba Turismo da Deputación da Coruña . turismo.dacoruna.gal . Provincial Deputation of Coruña . 15 September 2024.
  10. News: Muñoz . Patricia . Xouba of Rianxo, delicatessen with an ancient tradition . 14 September 2024 . GCiencia . 16 January 2022.
  11. News: Guitian . Jorge . Meloxeira Praia, the gastronomic beach bar in the heart of the Rías Baixas in Galicia . 15 September 2024 . La Vanguardia . 10 September 2024 . en.

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