Food in Murcia

Food tip: When buying cheese in Murcia, the best cheeses will always bare a DOC rating. This rating ensures the cheese is produced from whole milk from a Murciano or Granadina goat. You'll find two types of DOC ratings: Queso de Murcia and Queso de Murcia al Vino. The former comes in fresh and semi-cured varieties. The fresh is rather mild, while the semi-cured is more flavoured and firm. Queso de Murcia al Vino cheeses are the richest and are almost red
Spain, like most Latin cultures, make their lunch the largest and most leisurely meal of the day. It's usually taken around 2pm and can last up to two hours. Supper is typically a much lighter meal and usually served between 9pm and 11pm.

A life in Murcia... food for thought

Murcia's cuisine is definitely one of its strong points. Much like the Romans, the people of Murcia today enjoy the vibrant vegetables from the valley of the Río Segura and the succulent seafood from the Mediterranean. Like they say... if it's not broken, don't fix it!

Here's a little guide to help you with some of the region's menus

Zarangollo: Imagine a combination of ratatouille and an omelette... made from eggs, tomatoes, onions and the all important courgettes.
Revuelto: A type of tapas (snack) consisting of scrambled eggs with runner beans, garlic, ham and onions.
Pastel de carne: A little pie shaped pastry filled with tomato, egg and delectable meat.
Gachasmigas: A dish made of wheat flower, garlic, olive oil and sausages. Traditionally eaten on rainy days (so, you won't have this often!).
Empedrao: A rice dish with broad beans.
Tortilleras: A potato and garlic omelette.
Concido relleno: A meat and vegetable stew. The type of meat and vegetables depends on who's making it!
Ensalada Murciana: A cold salad consisting of tomatoes, garlic, aubergines, onions, cooked red peppers and occasionally tuna.
Pescado a la sal: Baked fish in salt.
Potaje: A rich local stew.
Habas con jamón: Ham with broad beans.
Chuletas al ajo cabañil: Garlic lamb chops.
Arroz y conejo: Rice and rabbit.
Arroz de verduras: Rice with vegetables.
Arroz marinero: Seafood rice.
Paella huertana: Vegetable paella.
Huevas de mújol: A type of caviar from Mar Menor.

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