What Does carbonated Mean
The first meaning of carbonated that the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) mentions in its dictionary refers to a large quantity of charcoal that, at one time, is thrown on the stove .
It should be noted that coal is a solid fuel. A burner , meanwhile, is a hole in a hearth that has a grate to support the fire (the fuel when it is already lit).
Beyond this use of the concept, the idea of carbonada usually appears in the field of gastronomy . In several South American countries, carbonada is a stew that is made in different ways depending on the region.
In general, the carbonates include meat , squash , rice , corn ( corn on the cob ), potato ( potato ) and dried apricots (that is, dried peach ). Preparation requires boiling the ingredients in a broth until the stew thickens ; Before serving the carbonated, it is usual to season it with parsley , thyme , paprika and other spices.
As for the name of the carbonada, there are several versions. There are those who affirm that the stew receives this name since it is ready once the firewood has been charred . Other versions indicate that its origin is in the area of the coal mines of Lota ( Chile ) or that it derives from carbonade , a Belgian dish.
On the other hand, it is called carbonada, minced meat that, once cooked, is roasted on a grill. The RAE also indicates that a carbonada can be a snack made with a sweet, egg and milk that is fried in butter .