Those, who prefer meat, should try pata asada – a fried pork leg. This simple but a tasty dish is one of the favorite on the Canary Islands. Try Chacon, a pork sausage, which because of a big amount of pepper has an unusual orange or red color. Morcilla, a blood sausage with raisins, almond, and yam, will be a more exotic delicacy. Puchero Canario, a beef and pork stew, is a must for everyone, who wants to learn more about the culture of the local people – this dish came from their cuisine, as well as chuletas – fat pork or lamb chops. Rabbit stew is also worth your attention.
You should try fish courses in the restaurants near the shore. Then there are some guarantees that the haul will be fresh. Sancocho Canario, dried fish with potato, is one of the main courses on the island. Fried vieja or dorado will satisfy any gourmet. Boquerones, a tasty appetizer from marinated anchovies, and parillada, a fish assortment, will be great with any side dish. Try shrimps with garlic and langostinos – big fried shrimps.
Barraquito is an original local drink. It is a type of coffee, served with liquor or brandy, slices of ginger, and milk foam. Freshes are also popular here. However, the choice of spirits is much more interesting. Marvelous wine, rum, liquor in large assortment will please any gourmet. Among original local desserts, you can try bananas with syrup from palm honey or jam from prickly pear cactus.
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