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	~~'''Calçot''' is a~~ type of ~~[[scallion]] or [[~~green onion]] from ~~the [[~~Catalonia~~]] region of [[~~Spain]]. It is a variety of [[Allium cepa]], the common onion, and is traditionally eaten in a ''[[Calçotada]]'', a popular gastronomic event held in Tarragona and the western parts of Barcelona during the winter and spring.		{{Short description\|A type of green onion from Catalonia, Spain}}

	~~== History ==~~		[[File:Calçots_arrancats.jpg\|Calçots harvested and ready for cooking\|thumb\|right]]
	~~The tradition of eating calçots in Catalonia dates back to the end of the 19th century. It is believed to have been started by a farmer named "Xat de Benaiges" in~~ [[~~Valls, Tarragona~~\|~~Valls~~]]~~, who began to grow calçots from garden onions.~~

	~~== Cultivation ==~~		'''Calçot''' is a type of green onion traditionally grown in [[Catalonia]], [[Spain]]. It is a variety of the [[Allium cepa]] species and is known for its mild flavor and tender texture. Calçots are particularly associated with the region of [[Valls]], in the province of [[Tarragona]], where they are celebrated in a traditional event known as the "[[calçotada]]".
	~~Calçots are~~ grown ~~from the bulbs of common onions. The bulbs are planted~~ in ~~trenches and as they grow~~, ~~soil~~ is ~~added to~~ the ~~trenches to blanch~~ the ~~stems and encourage~~ the ~~growth~~ of ~~a longer~~, ~~white stem. The calçots~~ are ~~harvested~~ in the ~~winter, from January to April~~.

	== ~~Culinary use~~ ==		==Description==
	Calçots are ~~traditionally cooked on~~ a ~~barbecue until their outer layers are blackened~~. They are ~~then wrapped in newspaper~~ to ~~steam~~ and ~~further soften~~ the ~~inner layers. To eat~~, the ~~charred outer layers are stripped away to reveal~~ the ~~tender inner layers. The calçots~~ are ~~typically served~~ with ~~''[[romesco]]'' sauce, a nut~~ and ~~red pepper-based sauce from Tarragona~~.		Calçots are similar in appearance to [[spring onions]] or [[scallions]], but they are larger and have a milder taste. They are typically about 15 to 25 cm long and are characterized by their white, tender stalks. The name "calçot" comes from the Catalan word "calçar," which means "to cover" or "to hill up," referring to the traditional method of cultivation where the stems are covered with earth to keep them white and tender.

	== ~~Calçotada~~ ==		==Cultivation==
	~~A ''Calçotada'' is a traditional meal~~ in ~~which calçots are consumed~~ in ~~large quantities~~. ~~It is~~ a ~~festive occasion that brings together family and friends~~. ~~In addition to calçots,~~ the ~~meal typically includes bread~~, ~~local wine, and meats grilled on the barbecue~~.		Calçots are planted in autumn and harvested in winter and early spring. The cultivation process involves planting the onion bulbs deeply in the soil and gradually covering the growing stems with earth, a process known as "calçar." This encourages the development of the long, white stalks that are characteristic of calçots.

	== ~~See also~~ ==		==Culinary Use==
	* [[~~Cuisine of Catalonia~~]]		[[File:Calçots_i_romesco.jpg\|Calçots served with romesco sauce\|thumb\|left]]
	* [[~~Spanish cuisine]]~~		Calçots are traditionally grilled over an open flame until the outer layers are charred. Once cooked, the outer layers are peeled away to reveal the tender, sweet inner stalk. They are typically served with a special sauce called [[romesco]], made from almonds, hazelnuts, roasted garlic, tomatoes, and peppers.
	* [[List of onion dishes]]

			==Calçotada==
			[[File:calcotada.JPG\|A traditional calçotada feast\|thumb\|right]]
			The calçotada is a traditional Catalan event that celebrates the harvest of calçots. It is both a culinary and social event, where friends and family gather to enjoy grilled calçots, meat, and other local delicacies. The calçotada is usually held outdoors, and participants often wear bibs to protect their clothing from the charred outer layers and the romesco sauce.

			==Cultural Significance==
			The calçotada is more than just a meal; it is a cultural event that brings people together to celebrate Catalan traditions and cuisine. It is particularly popular in the region of Valls, where the tradition originated, but it has spread throughout Catalonia and even to other parts of Spain.

			==Related Pages==
			* [[Catalan cuisine]]
			* [[Romesco sauce]]
			* [[Valls]]
			* [[Allium cepa]]

			[[Category:Catalan cuisine]]
	[[Category:Onions]]		[[Category:Onions]]
	~~[[Category:Catalan cuisine]]~~
	[[Category:Spanish cuisine]]		[[Category:Spanish cuisine]]
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	~~<gallery>~~
	~~File:Calçots_arrancats.jpg\|Calçots arrancats~~
	~~File:calcotada.JPG\|Calcotada~~
	~~File:Calçotada_in_2007_01.JPG\|Calçotada in 2007~~
	~~File:Calçots_i_romesco.jpg\|Calçots i romesco~~
	~~</gallery>~~
	~~<gallery>~~
	~~File:Paret_de_calçots.jpg\|Calçot~~
	~~File:Calçots_arrancats.jpg\|Calçot~~
	~~File:calcotada.JPG\|Calçot~~
	~~File:Calçotada_in_2007_01.JPG\|Calçot~~
	~~File:Calçots_i_romesco.jpg\|Calçot~~
	~~</gallery>~~

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			File:Paret_de_calçots.jpg\|Calçot
			File:Calçots_arrancats.jpg\|Calçot
			File:calcotada.JPG\|Calçot
			File:Calçotada_in_2007_01.JPG\|Calçot
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			File:Calçots_arrancats.jpg\|Calçots arrancats
			File:calcotada.JPG\|Calcotada
			File:Calçotada_in_2007_01.JPG\|Calçotada in 2007
			File:Calçots_i_romesco.jpg\|Calçots i romesco
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'''Calçot''' is a type of [[scallion]] or [[green onion]] from the [[Catalonia]] region of [[Spain]]. It is a variety of [[Allium cepa]], the common onion, and is traditionally eaten in a ''[[Calçotada]]'', a popular gastronomic event held in Tarragona and the western parts of Barcelona during the winter and spring.

== History ==
The tradition of eating calçots in Catalonia dates back to the end of the 19th century. It is believed to have been started by a farmer named "Xat de Benaiges" in [[Valls, Tarragona|Valls]], who began to grow calçots from garden onions.

== Cultivation ==
Calçots are grown from the bulbs of common onions. The bulbs are planted in trenches and as they grow, soil is added to the trenches to blanch the stems and encourage the growth of a longer, white stem. The calçots are harvested in the winter, from January to April.

== Culinary use ==
Calçots are traditionally cooked on a barbecue until their outer layers are blackened. They are then wrapped in newspaper to steam and further soften the inner layers. To eat, the charred outer layers are stripped away to reveal the tender inner layers. The calçots are typically served with ''[[romesco]]'' sauce, a nut and red pepper-based sauce from Tarragona.

== Calçotada ==
A ''Calçotada'' is a traditional meal in which calçots are consumed in large quantities. It is a festive occasion that brings together family and friends. In addition to calçots, the meal typically includes bread, local wine, and meats grilled on the barbecue.

== See also ==
* [[Cuisine of Catalonia]]
* [[Spanish cuisine]]
* [[List of onion dishes]]

[[Category:Onions]]
[[Category:Catalan cuisine]]
[[Category:Spanish cuisine]]
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	File:Calçotada_in_2007_01.JPG\|Calçotada in 2007		File:Calçotada_in_2007_01.JPG\|Calçotada in 2007
	File:Calçots_i_romesco.jpg\|Calçots i romesco		File:Calçots_i_romesco.jpg\|Calçots i romesco
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			File:Paret_de_calçots.jpg\|Calçot
			File:Calçots_arrancats.jpg\|Calçot
			File:calcotada.JPG\|Calçot
			File:Calçotada_in_2007_01.JPG\|Calçot
			File:Calçots_i_romesco.jpg\|Calçot
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