Gastronomíc Experience II
Costa del Sol / Gastronomíc Experience (part II)
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The best traditional food (part II)
From coastal Mediterranean cooking to the produce and dishes of inland towns, the cuisine of Málaga and the Costa del Sol is rich in variety and flavours. Restaurants, beach bars, tapas bars, tours of wineries where you can taste the very best wines and Michelin-star chefs. Delight yourself with the flavours of the Costa del Sol.
We continue with our selection… (see part I here)
Malaga-style fried food (summer fried food)
Variety is the spice of life. If you can’t decide on a specific type of fried fish and want to try everything, we recommend ordering a Malaga-style fried fish platter.
On the menus of many restaurants and beach bars, you’ll find platters of assorted fried fish, which typically includes anchovies, small prawns, marinated fish, cod, squid, baby squid, and red mullet. It can also be served with peppers and onion rings.
Without a doubt, this is a dish featuring some of the most typical fried fish in Malaga that you simply must try.
Sangría
Sangria is the quintessential Spanish drink. Known worldwide, the main ingredients of this refreshing beverage are red wine, fruit, sugar, spices, and liqueur. Its alcohol content is high, but being a sweet drink, it’s very easy to drink, so it should be consumed in moderation.
The name sangria evokes the color of blood, as red wine is its main ingredient. It should be served very cold and presented in a clear pitcher so the fruit can be seen.
Eggplants with cane honey
It can be served in different cuts of eggplant, in strips, or in a circular or elongated shape.
Slightly crispy on the outside, yet tender and flavorful on the inside, that’s what fried eggplant is all about. It’s finished with a drizzle of cane honey on top, a delight for anyone who tries it.
Cane honey is typically produced in villages in the area.
Beer, lots of beer!
In Málaga, you can enjoy beers from all over the world! Even so, the city boasts the brewery of the well-known Victoria beer! A local and exquisite brew!
If you’d like to try other beers besides the wide variety offered by Victoria, we recommend:
– Alhambra Especial and Alhambra Verde! Both from Granada. The green one is very popular in bars and pubs.
– Alcázar from Jaén, similar to Alhambra Verde but with a more olive-like flavor!
– Craft beers. Many bars offer craft beers made by small local producers.
To take a guided tour of the Victoria Brewery and taste the different varieties, you must book in advance at this address: https://www.cervezavictoria.es/es/visita-nuestra-fabrica
Shrimp fritters
Typical of Cádiz, you can also enjoy them in Málaga.
Shrimp fritters are a dish from Cádiz that are eaten as tapas year-round, although their popularity increases during Carnival. They are made with a chickpea flour batter that doesn’t contain eggs and originated in the town of San Fernando (Cádiz).
They are usually thin so they become nice and crispy, and this also prevents them from absorbing too much oil during frying, resulting in a light and flavorful dish. They are made with shrimp.
Board of ham and cured cheeses
Delicious cheese and ham platters to pair with a good red wine.
There’s not much to explain about this typical dish. It’s usually ordered as an appetizer and is often served with different varieties of cheese. A good cheese cured in oil alongside a good Iberian ham is a spectacular treat.
Plate of the mountains
This is serious business. Going to a roadside inn in the Montes de Málaga on a Sunday to eat a “Plato de los Montes” (mountain dish) is one of the most typical autumn/winter activities in Málaga.
It consists of pork loin in lard, peppers and fried potatoes, black pudding, chorizo, and to top it all off, a fried egg. If you’ve already gained weight just reading about it, don’t worry, because you’ll burn it all off with a walk or a hike through the mountains.
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