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If you thought the Basque country had good food, coming to Granada takes it to a whole other level. Apparently there are more bars per inhabitant and square kilometre than elsewhere in Spain. People eat out a lot here so there’s something for every budget which means tourists can eat well for less. SPECIALTY FOOD There is a definitive Arabic influence in the cuisine of Granada particularly in regards use of spices and desserts. Vegetables are used wherever possible particularly lima beans, artichokes and eggplant. Some signature dishes to try here include: habas con jamón - lima beans with ham
cazuela de habas - lima beans casserole albornía - vegetables, spices and olive oil papas a lo pobre
tortilla Sacromonte - an omellet with a mixture of vegetables and sometimes bull’s testicles pipirrana - tomato and cucumber salad migas - breadcrumbs fried in olive oil with raisins and chorizo sausage plato alpujarreño - fried potatoes, fried egg, cured ham and spicy sausage Stews – are very common as well such as olla de San Antón (mix of lima beans, pig's ear, bacon and blood sausage) or olla podrida (lamb, pork, veal, chicken, pigeon, sausage and ham with vegetables, prunes and dried apricots).
Fish - fritura de pescado (fish fry), boquerones adobados (fresh marinated anchovies), cazuela de pescado frito (fried fish casserole) and moraga de sardinas, sardines prepared with white wine, garlic, olive oil, parsley and lemon juice.
Lamb – meatballs and lamb with pomegranate seeds.
Desserts - pastelón de perdiz (partridge pie), piononos (delicate cream-filled cakes soaked in a light syrup)
CAFES / TAPAS Teteria’s on Calle de la Caldereria Nueva are atmospheric but not cheap. Tapas are still given out free in Granada – a real treat that has died out elsewhere in Spain. Simply buy a beer and you are treated to free snack sized portions of food. It can be a meal in itself. Typical tapas include adobos de cazón (dogfish marinated in paprika and olive oil), carne en salsa (chunks of pork in tomato sauce), berenjenas rebozadas (breaded and fried aubergines) and boquerones en vinagre (anchovies marinated in vinegar). The best way to look for a tapas bar is for the telltale mess of toothpicks and napkins/serviettes below the bar. Otherwise try some of these: La Nueva Bodega, Calle de Cetti Meriem Meson Andaluz, Calle de Elvira. Ceveceria Reca, Plaza Nueva. Antigua Bodega Castañeda Near the foot of the Albayzin district and a good place for tapas. They also serve Costa wine which can be rather potent. Calle de Elvira, Plaza Nueva Area Alfaguara A great little Moroccan tearoom with teas, sticky pastries and fruit juices. Calderería Nueva 7 Café/Bar Al-Andalus Serves Arabic food, felafel in pitta bread, kebabs, hummus etc Plaza Nueva RESTAURANTS El Agua For fondue and great views of the Alhambra you must come here.
Plaza Aljibe de Trillo 7, Albayzín Tel. 958 22 33 58 Los Diamantes Calle Navas 26, Realejo Tel. 958 22 70 70 If you like seafood this will be on your must visit list. Plates are heaped with fish or prawns and the accompanying caña (beer) goes down well.
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