In the Valencian Community, rice is taken very seriously, and Dénia is no exception. That's why, when a place tells you that their rice dishes are made by order, it's usually a good sign: it means they don't come from a pre-prepared pot, but are cooked for you. At El Mosset, rice dishes, puchero, and roasts are ordered one day in advance. Here we explain why and how to place your order without complications.
What can be ordered at El Mosset
On the menu, the traditional cuisine and rice dishes section gathers six dishes by order. They do not have a price on the menu, so ask for it when placing your order:
- Valencian puchero.
- Tolosa bean with pig's ear and chistorra.
- Rice with beans and turnip (rice with beans and turnip).
- Rice with lobster.
- Rice with torreznos, sun-dried tomatoes and Padron peppers.
- Rice with duck, mushrooms and foie.
In addition, the house roasts are also prepared by order. These do have a price on the menu:
| Roast | Price |
|---|---|
| Roasted suckling goat leg | 24,00 € |
| Roasted suckling goat shoulder | 32.00 € |
| Whole roasted rack of ribs (2 or 3 people) | 50.00 € |
| Roasted suckling pig | According to market |
You can see all these dishes in the El Mosset menu, in the traditional cuisine and roasts sections.
The dishes by order, one by one
Valencian stew
Puchero is one of the most beloved spoon dishes in Valencian cuisine: a long-cooked stew with meats, vegetables, and legumes. It's one of those dishes ordered to be eaten in company and without rush.
Tolosa bean stew with pig's ear and chistorra sausage
The Tolosa bean is a legume from the Basque Country highly valued for its flavor and texture. Here it is accompanied by pig's ear and chistorra, a hearty spoon dish combination.
Rice with beans and turnip
It is a traditional Valencian soupy rice, with beans and turnip. A lifelong dish, one of those that comfort when it gets chilly.
Rice with lobster
The most seafood-inspired on the list. Lobster is a delicate product that should be fresh for the day, one more reason to order it in advance.
Rice with pork belly, sun-dried tomatoes, and Padrón peppers
A combination with a lot of character: the crispiness of the torrezno, the concentrated flavor of sun-dried tomato, and the touch of Padron peppers.
Rice with duck, mushrooms, and foie gras
The most festive of the house's rice dishes, with mountain flavors and a foie finish. Very much designed for a celebration.
Why a rice dish is ordered one day in advance
Ordering in advance is not a whim of the kitchen. In general, there are several strong reasons why a good rice dish or a good stew needs planning:
The product has to be
Some ingredients are not always on hand in the necessary quantity. A lobster rice, for example, depends on having the lobster for that day. By ordering in advance, the kitchen buys exactly what it will need, fresh and without waste.
The broth and base take their time
A rice dish is only as good as its broth. The stocks and sofritos for a good rice dish are cooked slowly, and that cannot be improvised in ten minutes.
Legumes and stews, slow-cooked
Dishes like arròs amb fesols i nap, Tolosa beans or puchero contain legumes and require long cooking times. Normally, dried legumes need to be soaked beforehand, and Valencian puchero is, by tradition, a slow-cooked stew with meats, vegetables, and legumes.
Roasts need oven and patience
A kid goat or a whole rack of ribs are not roasted in an instant. They need their oven time for the meat to be tender inside and golden outside.
It is cooked for your table
The rice is made according to how many of you there will be. Knowing this in advance allows us to adjust quantities and times so that it arrives at the table perfectly cooked.
How to place your order step by step
Placing the order is simple. You just need to have a few details clear before calling:
- Choose the dish. Take a look at the list of rice dishes, the puchero, the bean dish or the roasts.
- Decide the day and time. Remember that it must be ordered at least one day in advance.
- Count how many you will be. It's key to calculating the quantity.
- Call the order number: the 649 526 234.
- Ask for the price of the dish you order, especially for rice dishes and suckling pig, which is according to market.
- Reserve the table if you are going to eat at the premises. For the table, the phone number is 966 42 54 16.
- Mention allergies or intolerances. If someone is celiac or has an allergy, say so when ordering.
What to consider when ordering a rice dish
Dry, creamy or soupy rice
In Valencian cuisine, rice can be presented in several ways: dry (as in a paella, with loose grains), meloso (with a bit more broth, creamy) or caldoso (almost like a soup). Each recipe has its point. If you have a preference, ask when ordering how the one you're interested in is served.
The rice doesn't wait
A freshly made rice dish is at its best when it comes off the heat. That's why it's advisable to arrive at the agreed time: so you can have it at its perfect point.
What to order to start
While the rice arrives, it's typical to snack on something. On the menu you have starters that fit very well, such as Marina or Perelló tomatoes, Santoña «00» anchovies, two fillets (€4.50), or some rosemary Padrón peppers (€7.50 / €15.00). If you're interested in tomatoes, in the article about Marina tomatoes we tell you how they are eaten.
Orders for groups and celebrations
Rice dishes and roasts are perfect for group meals: a birthday, a friends' gathering or a Sunday family meal. A whole roasted rack of ribs for 2 or 3 people or a rice dish for the whole table provide that touch of celebration that an individual dish doesn't have.
If there are many of you and you want to combine, you can start with something from the menu or choose one of the sharing menus para otra ocasión; recuerda que los menús son de mínimo 2 personas y uno por mesa. Te ayudamos a elegir en nuestra guía de menús para compartir en Dénia. Y si quieres hacer números antes, en la guía de precios tienes toda la carta.
And if you haven't ordered, you can still eat well
If one day you show up without an order, it's fine: on the menu you have spoon dishes, meats, tapas and the 31 house sandwiches, which you can see in the movie-named sandwiches. The rice, however, better for next time, with one day's notice.
At El Mosset, a traditional cuisine restaurant in Dénia, orders are the way to eat dishes that require time and care.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance do you have to order the rice?
With one day's notice. This way the kitchen can have the product ready and prepare the rice as it should be.
What number do I call to place an order?
Orders are placed at 649 526 234. To reserve a table, the number is 966 42 54 16.
What rice dishes can be ordered at El Mosset?
Rice with beans and turnip, rice with lobster, rice with torreznos, dried tomatoes and Padrón peppers, and rice with duck, mushrooms and foie. Also Valencian stew and Tolosa beans with pig's ear and chistorra.
How much does a custom rice dish cost?
Rice dishes and traditional cuisine dishes by order do not have a fixed price on the menu. Ask for the price when placing the order.
Are roasts also by order?
Yes. Rice dishes, stew, and roasts are made by order, with one day's notice. The whole roasted rack of ribs, for example, is for 2 or 3 people and costs €50.00.
Place your order
To order rice dishes, stew or roasts, call 649 526 234 with one day's notice. To reserve a table, call 966 42 54 16 or from the reservation form. You have the address in contact and all the dishes in the menu.
