Green lentils and peas are the main ingredients of the popular accompaniments meanwhile mutton (lamb meat) and pork are mostly used sorts of meat. Meat treats admirers should estimate taste and flavor of local sausages. The same popular treat among travelers is smoked meat. Those gourmands giving preference to daintier delicacies and treats are recommended to try the arroz con conejo y caracoles dish which is a rabbit meat baked with rice and sea foods.
Among first courses the most original one is considered to be the “olla gitana” soup. This thick soup is added with potato, green gram and peaches. It should be noted that a fusion of vegetables and fruits in one dish is a common practice of ethnic cuisine. There are several specific dishes which tourists can try only in the restaurants of the Murcia city.
Among these dishes there are grilled pilchards named moraga de sardinas, meat pie named pastel de Cierva and longanizas sausages. Ethnic paparajote dessert is in demand among sweet addicts. It is the main treat during festivals and other public events and holidays. The city of Murcia is also known for its rich selection of wines. Many sorts of this astonishing drink are produced following ancient recipes which are strictly kept in secret.
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