Oca A La Gallega (galician Style Goose)

Oca a la Gallega, or Galician Style Goose, is a traditional dish from the Galicia region of Spain. This recipe features tender goose meat seasoned with simple yet flavorful ingredients, making it a delicious and hearty meal.

Oca A La Gallega (galician Style Goose)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole goose, about 4-5 pounds
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 4-5 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Rinse the goose and pat dry. Rub the sea salt and sweet paprika all over the goose, including inside the cavity.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the seasoned goose to the pot and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add enough water to the pot to cover the goose. Add the bay leaves, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, or until the goose is tender.
  5. About 30 minutes before the goose is done, add the sliced potatoes to the pot and continue cooking until the potatoes are tender.
  6. Once the goose and potatoes are cooked, remove from the pot and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  7. Serve the Oca a la Gallega with the potatoes and drizzle with the cooking juices.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot Cutting board Knife Tongs

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Oca a la Gallega with a side of crusty bread and a green salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the cooking liquid for the goose.

Cost

$30