Popularly known as Europe’s crop, the region of Murcia is famous for the quality of the fruit and vegetables they produce and it shows in the food specialties. If you visit the region make sure you try the 5 best tapas from Murcia.
The 5 best tapas from Murcia you must try if you visit
1. The most expensive tapa from Murcia: Pulpo al horno or slow roaster octopus.
While you can find octopus all over Spain, every region has its ways to cook it. In Murcia it is slow roasted in the oven with white wine, beer, brandy, bay and spices.
It is chopped and sold by the piece and it is delicious and super tender.
2. Marinera
A Spanish classic with a Murcia twist. A marinera is russian salad (Tuna, veggies and mayo) served on top of some sort of cracker (Called rosquilla) with an anchovy on top of it.
If you do not like anchovies, order a “bicicleta”, is a marinera without it.
We always stay in this hotel in Murcia, right by the city centre and with rooms starting at 47€ per night.
3. Caballitos or deep fried king prawns, one of the best tapas from Murcia
A Murcian classic loved by adults and kids alike. A Caballito is a deep fried prawn in some sort of tempura made with flour and beer.
Simple yet delicious!
4. Zarangollo, a tapa from Murcia with no translation
This very popular tapa is not only eaten in bars but also a part of the usuals in any Murcian household.
It is a mix of onions, courgettes and sometimes potatoes mixed with scrambled eggs. Sounds simple but it is delicious.
5. Magra frita con tomate, the most meaty specialty
One of our all time favorites. The recipe might change a little depending on the house but the one we love has pieces of pork tenderloin cooked with long green peppers, aubergine and tomato.
You will find it in every bar in Murcia.
- Are you vegetarian? Check out the 7 best Spanish Vegetarian tapas here>
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