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Nutritional Values

🔥720kcal
💪77gProtein
🌾5gCarbs
🥑44gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Choto al Ajillo

How to order / say it
Say it Choto al Ajillo — [CHO-toh ahl ah-HEE-yo]
Order I'd like the choto al ajillo, please.
Locally Me gustaría el choto al ajillo, por favor.
Say locally

Goat meat cooked with garlic and local spices.

Why try it?

As a representation of traditional rural Granada, choto al ajillo showcases the town's pastoral heritage and love for hearty, flavorsome dishes, using techniques that have been passed down through generations.

How it tastes

The meat is tender and infused with aromatic garlic and earthy spices, imparting a comforting heat and fragrance that fills the senses, served typically with fried potatoes or bread.

Origin & History — first documented: 1780

This dish dates back to the rural areas surrounding Granada, where goats were commonly raised. In the late 18th century, it became a favorite due to its hearty and satisfying qualities.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g goat meat
  • 🧄 6 cloves garlic
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil
  • 🍷 100 ml white wine
  • 🌿 1 tsp oregano
  • 🌿 2 laurel leaves

Method

  1. 1 Marinate the goat meat in garlic, oregano, and wine for 2 hours.
  2. 2 In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add the meat and cook until browned.
  4. 4 Simmer with laurel leaves until the meat is tender and sauce is reduced.

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