RECIPES
Burgos’ cuisine combines the abundant range of traditional recipes with an evolved signature cuisine, which continues to be based on the province’s exceptional pantry.
Burgos’ ecological diversity is rich in food products: fruit, vegetables, legumes, fresh meat, cured meat, milk-based and milk-derived products, pastries, bread, game, fish, mushrooms and fungi. And they all form part of an extensive set of recipes that is also fragranced with some of the aromatic plants of the land such as thyme, oregano, rosemary, camomile, etc.
Wild fruit and nuts, honey, the vegetable gardens and orchards of Burgos provide added freshness to dishes that are perhaps more associated with the winter temperatures this area is renowned for.
All of these products are enhanced by the wonderful wines produced in the area: wine from the north of Burgos, chacolí from Llano de Bureba and Valle de Mena, as well as those from the south Arlanza and Ribera del Duero. Each of these wines make a pleasant accompaniment to many of these recipes.
A unique asset that we propose for pairing with these delights is our water. The water from Burgos, which we can even still drink from springs, is one of the best quality waters in the north of Spain, with organoleptic qualities offering a perfect balance of purity and weak mineralisation.
Castilian soup
Heat oil in a pot and add the following in the order listed: garlic, ham, pancetta, bread and then the sweet paprika. Add the water and leave to boil for 10 minutes, then season with salt, pepper and chilli.
Fried black sausage with peppers
Morcilla de Burgos is made with intestines, blood, lard, onion, rice and salt.
Grandfather's desserts
Preparation method
Cut the cheese into 1cm thick slices, place the walnuts on top and then (a little) honey.
Olla podrida or olla del poderío
Set the morcilla aside and put the rest of the ingredients into the pot, in the order listed, putting the lid on top when it starts to boil (if using a pressure cooker).
PENITENT. 1st PRIZE BROTHERHOOD TAPA CONTEST. Easter 2019
On April 2, 2019, on the occasion of the proximity of Holy Week, the FIRST TAPA COFRADE cooking contest was held at the School of Hospitality and Tourism La Flora, in which about twenty students participated.
This skewer called “PENITENT”, prepared by Adrian Álvarez and Rodrigo Rojo was the one with the highest score. We encourage you to know its elaboration and taste this creative alternative in your homes.
Roast suckling lamb
Place the cuts to soak in an earthenware pot filled with slightly warm water for 30 minutes, after which time remove the liquid.