Cod remains the most popular dish in local restaurants. It can be cooked in a number of ways, including quite original ones, for example, cod baked in clay pots. Olive oil and garlic are often the only ingredients used with the fish, so it keeps its original taste and aroma. Local chefs use tuna to cook a very interesting soup that is called Marmitako. It is possible to find this soup in virtually any high-class restaurant in the city. Fans of unusual dishes will like horse mackerel fish that is usually served with a special green sauce made of herbs. When it comes to describing fine delicacies in Bilbao, travelers are recommended trying Changurro crab. As a rule, local restaurants bake crabs.
The choice of delicacies is also incredibly high in Bilbao. Travelers will like interesting rice cakes. Cherry pie remains one of the most popular desserts that locals like very much. Small street confectioneries also offer traditional Brioche buns. In cafés, travelers will find Karolina cakes that are not only very delicious but are also attractive. All kinds of éclairs are also very popular in Bilbao. Travelers interested in something more unusual should try Cuajada. It is a popular dessert in Bilbao that is made of sheep milk. Bilbao is also home to some great wine. For example, local restaurants offer delicious Txakoli wine with seafood.
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