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Olla de trigo
(Chickpea and Wheat Soup)
Olla de trigo is a traditional soup that’s especially popular in Almeria. It’s usually made with a combination of chickpeas, whole wheat, bacon, chorizo, morcilla, pimentón, hot chili peppers, fennel, and a slice of bread fried in olive oil.
The chili peppers, pimentón, and fried bread are pounded with a pestle and added to the cooked ingredients in the pot. Once prepared, this soup is served in deep plates, and some people like to add a bit of vinegar to help their digestion. Olla de trigo is popular on cold days and during winter.
WHERE TO EAT The best Olla de trigo in the world (according to food experts)
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Recommended by Ayuntamiento de Huércal and 1 other food critic.
"Antonio Carmona Gallardo had to face the challenge of life, to continue with what his father had started, to work and to continually improve himself, until he reached the Terraza that we know today. He likes to rescue forgotten dishes of our Almerian cuisine and has made some updates to the demand of today, with dishes such as the olla de trigo."
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Recommended by Euro Mundo Global and 1 other food critic.
"From the menu served to the group of journalists, the highlight was undoubtedly the dish called 'Olla de trigo', a spoon dish from the area, very much appreciated and which was simply spectacular."
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Recommended by Cosmopolitan Fitness
"It is not surprising that Guadalest was declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1974 and that it is considered one of the most beautiful towns in Spain. When it comes to eating, its gastronomy continues to be traditional Alicante cuisine, with a star dish: olla de trigo. In Restaurante Mora, a family establishment, they managed to combine a contemporary cuisine without losing the essence of traditional gastronomy of its land."
