Gourmet aphrodisiacs: everything you need to know

Gourmet aphrodisiacs: everything you need to know

Are considered sexual appetite enhancers, either because of their allusive shape, because of their caloric intake or because of the way they are eaten. The aphrodisiac foods they stand out among all for thousands of years. Apparently, the first written references are found in Egyptian papyri from 2000 to 1700 BC They also appear in the Bible, in ancient Greece, in Hindu and Arabic books and in the texts of ancient Rome that are a declaration of pure love For the food.

A few days to the most romantic evening of the year, today in Summum We tell you what are the ingredients and the dishes that cannot be missed so that your Valentine’s Day! be perfect.

Rocambolesc: strawberries and roses in frozen version

They say that after their love affairs, Paulina Bonaparte I had a snack with oysters, champagne and strawberries, as these red fruits have always been considered aphrodisiacs. Perhaps it is because of their shape (reminiscent of a woman’s breast) and because we usually eat them with our hands.

Of course, today we also know that these berries are rich in vitamin C, iron, manganese, ascorbic acid and antioxidants, qualities that are perfect for love. The most exquisite and beautiful way to eat strawberries on Valentine’s Day?

Definitely the limited edition strawberry and rose sorbet from ice cream parlors rocambolesc, with white chocolate toppings, raspberry clouds and strawberry crispy.

La ostra más original en Ikigai

Fusion, with yellow chili, coriander and passion fruit

Oysters are the quintessential aphrodisiac food, for its shape and texture, of course, but also for how they are eaten. And because Afrodita, goddess of love, was born right from an oyster shell!

Oysters can be eaten all year round, although tradition advises taking advantage of the colder months, that is, from September to April. So what better occasion than Valentine’s Day to enjoy this delicacy?

En Ikigai, a fusion place between European and Japanese cuisine, the ostras Amelie with yellow chili emulsion with passion fruit, cucumber and coriander background are one of the options of the valentine menu. The menu, available from February 14 to 17, costs 45 euros per person. You can eat both at lunchtime and in the evening and it is necessary to reserve. Another appetizing option, always on the menu, is the oyster tempura with ponzu, kimuchi, shichimi and spring onion.

Belleberry Catering: pink bubbles (and strawberries) at home

Result of double fermentation of grapes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir o Pinot Meunier, sometimes coming from different vintages and vineyards, champagne is the essential accompaniment to a Valentine’s evening worthy of the name.

Its most lively and fashionable version is rosé champagne, obtained by macerating black grapes or by assembling white and red wines of the appellation. Champagne. One of the most successful ways to savor it is to accompany it with berries and, why not, in the privacy of your home.

Company catering Belleberry proposes for the most romantic day of the year a basket that brings together all these elements. A 375 ml bottle of Moët & Chandon Rosé Imperial, strawberries from Huelva, raspberries and blueberries with flowers and arugula as decoration, a block of dark chocolate with strawberry and a dark chocolate lollipop. The price, 60 euros plus shipping costs.

Cakes & Bubbles: A getaway to London to kiss a rose

A few years ago in Tickets, a Barcelona establishment led by Albert Adrià, received the news that the pastry chef TOP Pierre Hermé I was going to have dinner there. The pastry team wanted to surprise and honor him at the same time. Thus was born the Rose, a sphere of lychee, rose water and raspberry (a combination of the own Hermé called Ispahan, which is also the name of a variety of rose) placed on top of a real rose. To savor the sphere, diners are invited to bring your mouth close to the rose, to kiss her.

This dessert is one of the options on the special Valentine’s menu, available only from February 11 to 17, from Cakes & Bubbles, Adrià’s first project related to pastry.

This place, located in the luxurious Hotel Café Royal, between the London neighborhoods of Mayfair and Soho, focuses its offer on signature desserts and sparkling wines. A good excuses to escape to London.

KKO flower: chocolate and music

No Valentine’s Day! to be respected without chocolate. For the gastronomic pleasure that it represents for most mortals, but also for its reputation as a powerful aphrodisiac.

In Aztec culture the chocolate it was related to the goddess of fertility and was an exclusive food of the nobility. When it was introduced in Europe, this food was considered so erotic that women drank it secretly. It is addictive, exciting And, at least on this side of the world, there is no love affair that is not drenched in chocolate.

One of the most attractive proposals for this Valentine’s Day is the one that comes out of the workshop Flower D’KKO. It is the collection Heart Melody Tales, chocolate hearts (Grand Cru 70% cocoa) that hide inside stories of famous couples from the world of music and the songs to which their love gave life.

Black truffle: the best winter aphrodisiac

Now truffle it is also called “Testicle of the earth” and it is one of the most reputable aphrodisiacs. It is not surprising: It is a rare, expensive and very intense good from a gastronomic point of view. A delight, in all and with all the senses.

In full season of black truffle, the best plan for these days is to go to Lillas Pastia, a restaurant in Huesca with a Michelin star that focuses its cuisine on this ingredient.

In tasting menu From these winter months we find proposals as sensual as truffle and onion cappuccino, truffled potato with poached egg (the egg is also considered an aphrodisiac) and basil, rice with truffle or Pannacotta, chocolate and truffle. The menu, which costs 80 euros with drinks apart.

Ginger: energy and happiness

In the pantry of aphrodisiac foods, the spices they occupy a separate chapter. They have been a luxury good for centuries, they have a peculiar and intense smell and taste and many of them are considered beneficial for health.

Account Isabel Allende en ‘Aphrodite’, an already legendary essay on sex and cooking, that Madame du Barry’s cooks prepared a mixture of egg yolks and ginger to stimulate the desire of her lovers. Louis XV among them.

El ginger it is rich in vitamins A, C, B1, B2 and B6, potassium, calcium, manganese, phosphorus and iron, among others. It is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, digestive and, above all, it stimulates the receptors of serotonin, the hormone of happiness. Do you need more reasons to include it in any way in a romantic evening?

Pink and litchi scented: the most exclusive and sweetest apple

La apple It is the forbidden fruit of Eve, that of Afrodita and the one who unleashed the Trojan War. It is the fruit of desire by definition.

One of the most innovative and exclusive varieties of this winter fruit is la Pink Lady, born in 1973 from a cross between a Golden Delicious and a Lady Williams. Grown in France, Spain and Italy, it could be said that Pink Lady is “born”. The choice of soil, the slow flowering and harvesting times and, of course, the pink color and the scent of rose and lychee, all contribute to this “lady” being who she is.

To this Valentine’s Day!, the Madrid pastry shop San Onofre oven make two special desserts with this variety of apple. These are the meringue macarons with Pink Lady and almond and the apple strudel. They can be purchased at the San Onofre pastry shops for a price of 12 euros the pack of seven macarons (1,50 euros per unit) and 15 euros the strudel.

What does “honeymoon” mean?

Now considered a superfood, honey is also reputed to be a “Superafrodisíaco”. And if not, why would we call the trip that follows the link “Honeymoon”?

Honey contains vitamin B, C and the minerals contained in pollen, apparently stimulate sex hormones. In addition, it provides energy to the body instantly. its color, aroma y characteristics They vary depending on the time of year, geography and especially the flowers that the bees have sucked.

There are very expensive honeys on the market, but without a doubt the most exclusive of all is manuka honey, the tea tree native to NZ to which important antibacterial and antioxidant properties are recognized. Its high price makes it the ideal ally for a luxurious Valentine.

Eggs and roe

In all cultures, throughout the planet, the egg is the king of aphrodisiacs. It is restorative, very energetic and absolutely versatile in the kitchen.

Quail, ostrich, chicken and, the most expensive and erotic of all, sturgeon. Caviar It is one of the most expensive aphrodisiacs in the world: the roe is extracted from the female sturgeon and its flavor, texture and size vary depending on the species to which the animal belongs.

Some tips to enjoy of this delicacy in the most gourmet way: serve it cold, use a bone, ivory or mother-of-pearl spoon (never metal, because it alters its flavor) and accompany it with champagne or vodka. It can be eaten alone, with salmon or oysters, on a blini or a buttered slice of rye bread.

En Tatel, one of the trendy restaurants in the capital, the Carabineer in its essence and caviar is one of the starters of the special menu for Valentine’s Day the 14th of February. The evening will have as its soundtrack the notes of the most romantic movies of all time. The price, 150 euros per person.