Spain is a country full of gastronomic diversity, from the Cooked Madrid, passing through the Asturian fabada, to the well-known Valencian paella. Every corner of this country is worth knowing and savoring its best dishes, but if you still don't know the gastronomy of Navarra we present it to you here. Its cuisine is one of the most diverse thanks to the influence of Basque Country, La Rioja, Aragon and even France. Thanks to that, plus the tradition that accompanies the Foral Community, makes it have its own personality.
From pepper to asparagus, the best products
One of the first foods you have to try in the gastronomy of Navarra is the cheese. In particular, there are two cheeses that will leave you with your mouth open. The first is the Roncal cheese, with DOP, made with sheep's milk typical of the Roncal Valley area, and the second is the Urbasa cheese, Formerly called Idiazábal-Urbasa, which is made with milk from lacha and carranzana sheep.
Then there is the famous Piquillo peppers, also with PDO, which is made in the town of Lodosa, roasting it in wood or charcoal ovens in an artisanal way. Its flavor will not leave you indifferent. Lveal from NavarraAs well as lambboth with PGI, are characterized by the high quality of their meat, known throughout Spain. As the white artichoke from Tudela, with IGP.
As you already know the gastronomy of Navarra It is rich and diverse and you can enjoy many more foods, but if you really want to satisfy your palate you have to eat the Asparagus of navarre. These asparagus are unique, since the entire production process, from its collection to its packaging, is completely handmade. Its white color, its little roughness and its bitter and sweet flavor at the same time give an exquisite touch to any recipe you want to prepare with them.
Last but not least, the desserts arrive. Navarra has a great pastry tradition, among which stand out the fried milk, Canutillos filled with cream, salcedo crown, curd, Reyno braid, Aoiz crust or sopacana. Endless options with which to close and complete your menu in the best way.
Typical recipes of the gastronomy of Navarra
After having known these wonderful foods, you only have to know what dishes you can do to get the best out of them. And there is no better way to start than talking about the Peppers stuffed with cod. This food is one of the most traditional of the gastronomy of Navarra, consisting of piquillo peppers, which are filled with a dough composed of cod and bechamel. Next, a sauce is made with leeks, tomatoes, garlic, flour, white wine, olive oil, salt and water, in which the stuffed peppers are left to cook for about five minutes and… that's it!
Another dish that cannot be missing from your table is Trout to navarre. Also, making this recipe is quite simple. You simply have to clean the trout well and fill each one with a slice of Serrano ham. After they are closed, they are passed through flour and fried in plenty of hot oil. Finally, accompany as you prefer, although the best advice we give you to accompany you are some delicious Baked potatoes or a little salad, in which you can add the exquisite extra virgin olive oil from Navarra. Because in this community you also have a good AOVE, fruit of three varieties of olives: Arróniz, Empeltre and Arbequina.
To drink, you can enjoy these recipes by accompanying them with one of the Denomination of Origin Navarra wines, among which the pink or the Pago wines. And it is that these are, in this region, the best example of how the wine sector has evolved in recent times.
Now that you know more about the gastronomy of Navarra You just have to visit it and enjoy its culinary variety in its many restaurants. Or dare to create dishes yourself and discover many more recipes, letting your imagination run wild, trying the best products from the land or sea.
