Traditional Flavors: 8 Easter Dishes on the Costa Blanca-Alicante You Have to Try
Traditional Flavors: 8 Easter Dishes on the Costa Blanca – Alicante You Have to Try🍝🍷
Holy Week isn’t just about processions and holidays; it’s also a feast for the palate. If you’re on the Costa Blanca during this time, you have to try these typical delicacies. And if you’re at a bar with friends, you can always order some of these and toast with a cold beer. 🍻 The gastronomy of the Costa Blanca during Holy Week is an explosion of authentic flavors, tradition, and top-quality products. The deliciousness of these dishes and desserts lies in several aspects.
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Traditional cocas pastry on the Costa Blanca – Image by Canva – www.experienciascostablanca.com
🍽️ Savory Dishes: The Flavor of the Sea and the Land
- Arroz a banda 🥘🐟 A classic seafood dish that never fails. The rice absorbs all the flavor of the fish broth, creating a mouthful full of umami. The aioli adds a touch of creaminess and a hint of garlic that makes every spoonful unforgettable. If you get it on a terrace overlooking the sea, you’re already winning. 🌊
- Borreta alicantina 🥔🌿 This stew is a hug to the heart. It has potatoes, spinach, ñoras (red peppers), and cod, all well blended in a broth that revives anyone. Ideal for recharging your batteries before a good after-dinner meal. 😉
- Cocas de la Marina 🍕🫒 Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, with local ingredients like tomato, butifarra (sausage), olive oil, anchovies… every town has its own version. They’re like pizzas, but Alicante-style. If you get it warm, it’s heavenly. 🙌
- Red shrimp from Dénia 🍤 No need to say much… the queen of the sea. Just grilled with a little salt and it’s ready to leave you speechless. If you see it on the menu, don’t hesitate. Another suggestion is the exquisite white shrimp from Calpe, cooked in seawater to enhance its natural flavor. 🍤 Order a portion! 🤩
- Olleta alicantina 🥘🫘 A filling and comforting dish. Perfect for cool days and to give you energy all day long. Its mixture of beans, rice, squash, and chard is cooked slowly, achieving a homemade flavor that embraces your soul. 💪
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🍰 Sweets and Desserts: The Most Delicious Holy Week
- Arnadí 🎃🍯 Sweet, smooth, and spiced, with pumpkin or sweet potato, almonds, and cinnamon. Its creamy texture and the toasted flavor of the nuts make it irresistible. A dessert that leaves you wanting another bite (and a cup of coffee to go with it). ☕
- Mona de Pascua 🍩🥚 This dessert is the star of Holy Week. A fluffy bun with a boiled egg in the center (or chocolate, if you’re more modern). Tradition dictates that someone breaks it on your forehead… you’ve been warned. 😂
- Toña de Patata 🥖🍬 Another dessert that leaves you with a smile. Fluffy, with a sweet touch, perfect for breakfast or a snack with warm chocolate. It’s like a super-soft brioche with a sweet touch, perfect for dipping in coffee or hot chocolate. Softness and flavor in every bite. 😋
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🌟 Why Easter food on the Costa Blanca is so delicious?
- Fresh and local ingredients 🐟 Everything is made with Mediterranean produce, from the fish to the vegetables and olive oil.
- Traditional recipes 🌿 These are dishes that have been passed down from generation to generation, with that homemade and authentic touch that never fails.
- Contrasting flavors 🍋 Savory and sweet coexist in perfect harmony, balancing seafood, vegetables, and lovingly prepared desserts.
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In short, Holy Week on the Costa Blanca is not only a religious celebration, but also a feast of flavor. Each dish is a tribute to Mediterranean cuisine and a perfect excuse to enjoy with family and friends! 🎉🍷
¡Let’s eat and enjoy! 🍻🎉
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