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Nutritional Values
250kcal
8gProtein
50gCarbs
1gFat
3gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Peasant Bread
How to order / say it
Say it
Pan de pueblo — [pahn deh PWEH-bloh]
Order
I'd like some peasant bread, please.
Locally
Quisiera un poco de pan de pueblo, por favor.
Say locally
Rustic country-style bread, iconic in the Alicante region.
Why try it?
A staple of daily life, reflecting the region's agricultural roots. Its simplicity pairs perfectly with many regional dishes.
How it tastes
Crisp crust with a soft, airy interior. Slightly nutty with a hint of tang from natural fermentation.
Origin & History — first documented: 1200
Rooted in medieval times, this bread saw wide adoption due to its simple ingredients and long shelf life, essential for rural living.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 500 g bread flour
- 🥕 300 ml water
- 🧂 10 g salt
- 🌾 7 g yeast
Method
- 1 Mix flour, water, yeast, and salt until a dough forms.
- 2 Knead the dough and let it rise until doubled in size.
- 3 Shape the dough and let rise again.
- 4 Bake in a hot oven until golden brown.
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Dessert
Vegetarian
Alicante Mint Nougat
Turrón de Alicante
TOO-rohn deh ah-lee-KAN-tay
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Main course
Fish & Seafood
Rice Alicante Style
Arroz a banda
ah-ROHS ah BAHN-dah
A traditional rice dish with seafood from the Alicante region.
Starter
Fish & Seafood
Alicante Gazpacho
Gazpacho alicantino
gath-PAH-choh ah-lee-KAN-tee-noh
A cold tomato soup with a twist, incorporating local seafood flavors.
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Main course
Meat
Alicante-style Roast Lamb
Cordero a la alicantina
kor-DEH-ro ah la ah-lee-kan-TEE-na
Roast lamb seasoned with regional herbs and spices from Alicante.
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Snack
Meat
Flamenquín
flah-men-KEEN
A deep-fried roll of ham-wrapped pork loin coated in breadcrumbs.
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Snack
Fish & Seafood
Shrimp fritters
Tortillitas de camarones
Tor-tee-LEE-tas deh ka-ma-RO-nes
Crispy, thin fritters made with tiny shrimp and chickpea flour.
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Main course
Fish & Seafood
All i Pebre
AH-ee peh-BREH
A spicy eel stew flavored with garlic and paprika.
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Main course
Meat
Lechona Asada (Roast Suckling Pig)
Lechona Asada
leh-CHO-na ah-SAH-dah
A whole roast suckling pig traditionally prepared for special occasions.
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Main course
Vegetarian
Mallorcan Vegetable Casserole
Tombet
tom-BET
A vegetable casserole of peppers, aubergines, potatoes, and tomatoes.
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Soup
Vegetarian
Oliaigua
oh-lee-eye-gwah
Menorcan tomato soup with rustic origins.