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Almería is the Gastronomic Capital of 2019

The Andalusian province of southeastern Spanish shows and exhibits throughout this year its most exquisite typical products with all the Mediterranean flavor that characterizes them. From those that are fished on the Almeria coast to those that come out of the orchard. Almería is the Gastronomic Capital of 2019 And for that reason, we want to leave you here a small aperitif of each of its main dishes. Those that you can already try in the best restaurants in Almeria or tapas bars. They are all a delight!

From the garden to the sea, Almería is the Gastronomic Capital of 2019

The geographical location of the province is perfect to enjoy some very tasty products, which take advantage of the warm climate of the southeast of the peninsula, but with added sea breeze. Thus, they are using the motto 'The pleasure of sharing' to promote that Almería is the Gastronomic Capital of 2019. Always with the idea that the visitor discovers a gastronomy that, as the chef Tony Garcia, «She is a very great unknown». Despite the fact that the people of Almeria have excellent vegetables, fresh fish and delicious spoon dishes. Let's start with the tomato to from the garden to the sea in this brief review.

RAF tomato

This native variety of the Almeria garden began to be cultivated because it was necessary to find an alternative of tomato a fungus concrete could not attack. That was the Fasarium resistant (RAF), which managed to adapt perfectly to the conditions in the greenhouses. With the passage of time it became a very appreciated product, being among the more expensive of the rest of varieties. Its irregular appearance and smooth skin characterize it, while maintaining quite the intense green. Thus, the RAF Delicious It is among the best in the world, with its also powerful sweetness.

Photo: Wikipedia

Birdseye potato

Its name is already very striking, as it represents this variety of potato whose image it offers is similar to eyes so characteristic of the partridge. Has some pink markings in small holes that alternate on her smooth skin. They are delicious but difficult to transport outside Almería due to its fragility outside the usual climate. Therefore, it is better to test them directly there. Because there are very different types of potatoes, but it is cultivated in the Cabo de Gata It sure surprises you and not only because of its flavor.

Prawn from Almería

We leave the orchard to enter the sea, where a product that differs from the rest of common prawns also stands out because its roe are blue. That's right, because typical of the Andalusian coast, the one known as Motril shrimp It is another very particular delicacy of the Almeria province and of said municipality. Whether taken alone or included in other dishes, its flavor will take you to the full coast of Almeria.

Quisquilla de Motril / Photo: TripAdvisor

dried octopus

Yes, you are reading well and if you are Galician you may think that the people of Almeria are laughing at the good octopus, but no. Nor is that name a joke, because if you go through the Almeria markets you can observe perfectly hanging octopuses of hooks. There, drying in the open air in a traditional process of the fishermen there, inherited from ancient civilizations. It turns out that they took advantage of the sea breeze for the drying of octopus, before being prepared and served. Without a doubt, a Galician variant that you will want to try.

Squid in oil and some fish

Same as him dried octopus, the traditional recipe with this other seafood product is distinctive of Almería and hardly uses oil (of quality, of course) next to the squid. Thus, without major complications. Then, fish such as galanes (a pink fish similar to the mullet but more flattened) -almost exclusive to the Almeria coast- the snuff or the mackerel. Any of them are traditionally cooked on the grill. Protein source and healthy diet.

Galanes / Photo: restaurantealejandro.es

You can go through the province because Almería is the Gastronomic Capital of 2019 and it will leave you speechless in each preparation you try. Whether with food from the warm garden or from the varied Mediterranean Sea. Both environments offer magnificent products so that any recipe is a delight for your palate. Of course, we recommend you go to restaurants or bars in Almería because there each chef is a specialist in the most local cuisine.

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