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Nutritional Values
350kcal
9gProtein
60gCarbs
8gFat
3gFibre
180 gServing
* Per serving · 180 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Coca Catalana
How to order / say it
Say it
Coca Catalana — [KO-kah kah-tah-LAH-nah]
Order
I'd like the Coca Catalana, please.
Locally
Me gustaría la Coca Catalana, por favor.
Say locally
A Mediterranean flatbread topped with various sweet or savory ingredients.
Why try it?
Coca Catalana showcases the versatility of Catalan baking, often made for celebrations and gatherings. Its variety of toppings reflects the region’s agricultural abundance and the creative spirit of its people.
How it tastes
The flatbread has a slightly crisp crust with a soft, airy interior. Savory versions are topped with ingredients like roasted vegetables and salty anchovies, while sweet versions might feature fruits and sugar.
Origin & History — first documented: 1300
Coca has been a part of Catalan cuisine for centuries, believed to have originated in the Middle Ages. Originally used to make use of leftover dough, it evolved into diverse recipes, becoming essential in festive dining.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g bread flour
- 🫒 3 tbsp olive oil
- 🌾 10 g fresh yeast
- 🌾 180 ml water
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
- 🥕 150 g roasted red peppers
Method
- 1 Mix flour, water, yeast, and salt to form a dough.
- 2 Let dough rise until doubled, then roll out flat.
- 3 Top with olive oil and roasted red peppers.
- 4 Bake until golden and crisp; serve warm.
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