More and more people are organizing trips to enjoy their vacations. There are a multitude of destinations, but without a doubt, the best, in terms of food, are the northern territories. Therefore, today we are going to present you the best of the gastronomy of Asturias. A small region but one that has an infinity of well-known recipes. The excellent quality of its products and the perfection that they reach in each elaboration make it one of the best in the country. It is clear that, if you have a getaway to Asturias planned, You're going to eat well!
How is the gastronomy of Asturias?
The first thing you should know is that the Asturian culinary tradition has been transmitted from generation to generation. In addition, its geographical location is more than privileged. On the one hand, it has the coasts of the Cantabrian Sea and on the other, the Cantabrian mountain range. Therefore, the raw material used in their kitchens is of spectacular quality. In fact, in any of the restaurants in the area you will be able to find so much Fish as meat raised in perfect condition.
La gastronomy of Asturias ranges from plates robust until the most light. The origin of this forcefulness is due to the fact that Asturians worked in the mining and steel industry, so it was necessary to regain strength by eating. Thanks to all these characteristics, it has been possible to create a great diversity of exquisite and prestigious typical dishes. Some of them have managed to expand all over the world. Here are some of them.
Cachopo
Surely, the cachopo be the most recognized product of the gastronomy of Asturias worldwide. But, after all, this only consists of two Asturian beef fillets between which a filling is put. Which, usually, is usually Ham and cheese. On the other hand, it is usually eaten accompanied by a garnish of French fries, salad, peppers or any other suitable product.
It should be noted that the fame of the cachopo is reciente. Therefore, it is far from a traditional dish such as fabada. But, it cannot be denied that in recent years it has become one of the most popular recipes.
Asturian bean stew
If the cachopo is the most recognized recipe, the Asturian fabada is the queen of Asturian gastronomy. It is a classic, a rough and simple dish. A trip to this community cannot be conceived if you are not willing to enjoy its star dish. Also, if you decide to approach in autumn you can enjoy it in your best time. But, if you try it on winter you must choose the Classic, that is, with chorizo, blood sausage and bacon. On summer, it is recommended that you opt for something softer like the beans with clams.
The fabes are born and grow in the meadows near the rivers and are protected by a PGI. This was created to preserve this legume of other imports. This Asturian product has a very thin skin and it is extremely buttery which, in combination with the other ingredients, make Asturian fabada one of the most sought-after dishes on trips to the region.
Preñao bun
It is one of the most unknown products, but of exceptional quality in the gastronomy of Asturias. It is made up a small cooked bread in the oven with a sausage within. It is very typical to accompany it with a bottle of cider when eating it, especially at family gatherings or popular festivals.
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Asturian cider
La cider It is the most typical drink of Asturias. In addition, it is a perfect accompaniment to all the typical dishes of the area. But, you should know that it has to be a poured drink in culines, that is, the liquid should not occupy more than a quarter of the glass. In addition, it is a tradition that everyone in the group or family drinks from the same glass, as long as the health situation allows it. The main ingredient in cider is apple, which ferments for two or three months until obtaining a cider of perfect quality and especially natural.
Carbaccho cake
It is another of the typical dishes of the Asturian community, although it also extends outside of it. Well, this product is very popular in Cantabria and the Basque Country. It is, therefore, a kind of pudding which is made with scorpion meat, which must be semi-fat and previously to have been cooked with fish soup. This last step is very important, since thanks to them the poison can be removed from their spines.
The best cheeses
The fame of the Asturian cheeses it is more than deserved. And the fact is that the prestige that they have achieved beyond our borders is due to their production method. Always with Cow milk, sheep or with a combination of both. In Asturias a wide variety of cheeses are made, all of them with a noteworthy quality. Among those that stand out some like these:
- Cabrales
- Beyos
- The pear tree
- Pría
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These are just some examples of the best dishes of the gastronomy of Asturias. However, the number of recipes that you can find if you decide to visit this area is spectacular. If you plan to take a trip to enjoy your vacations, have no doubts when choosing this community. Can you kill any of them? At least you can try.
