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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhere to taste the best “caldereta” on the island?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Although there are countless places to taste the lobster stew (Caldereta)<\/em>, Es Cranc <\/strong>in Fornells is one of the best known restaurants where you can try this delicious dish, as it has its own nursery so the quality and freshness of its lobsters with which they prepare their stews is assured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Oliaigua<\/em> is a recipe of humble origin prepared by the farmers in times of shortage based on water, oil and some aromatic herbs that used to be taken for breakfast. Over the years, vegetables have been added, making it a tasty soup with water, oil, tomatoes, green bell pepper and garlic, served in a bowl with a base of toasted brown bread.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The restaurant Es Rac\u00f3 des Palau<\/strong> in the historic center of Ciutadella offers homemade Menorcan cuisine where you can taste the most traditional dishes of the island made with local and seasonal products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Literally translated as \u2018rice of the land\u2019, this traditional dish originated in the 17th century during the Arab occupation of the island, although today it is made with pork products. Do not let its name confuse you, because this dish does not contain rice, but is made from wheat broken in a stone mortar. The final cooking is done in the oven with a clay pot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the restaurant Ca N’Aguedet, located in Es Mercadal you can taste all the traditions of the local Menorcan cuisine. This family restaurant has been recovering the traditional cuisine of Menorca for more than 30 years, using products from the island to prepare its recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Menorca is a paradise for lovers of charcuterie, as its sausages are a gastronomic institution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sobrassada<\/em><\/strong> is the best known sausage, made with meat and xulla – pork<\/em> sausage – and mixed with salt and sweet pepper, it is leaner than sobrassada<\/em> from Mallorca. There are different types of sobrassadas<\/em> such as tender, cured or poltr\u00fa. Other native varieties of sausages are the Cuixot<\/em><\/strong>, a dark-colored cold meat made from pork and seasoned with a variety of spices, including fennel, black pepper, aniseed and cinnamon. Botifarr\u00f3 negre <\/em><\/strong>(black) <\/em><\/strong>and blanc <\/em><\/strong>(white) are other delicatessen. The black one is similar, the cuixot<\/em> but thinner, and the white one is prepared with the cheeks, the snout of the pig and pieces of bacon seasoned also with varied spices. Carnixulla<\/em><\/strong> is Menorca’s oldest sausage, made from lean meat and seasoned, spiced pork bacon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can buy authentic Menorcan sausages in the shop Aut\u00e8ntic located in Mahon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This classic Menorcan recipe mixes sliced potatoes and tomatoes covered with breadcrumbs, garlic and parsley. It is served au gratin and both meat and fish can be added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The restaurant S’Engolidor in Migjorn Gran offers authentic Menorcan and Mediterranean cuisine in a relaxed environment. Located in the old farmhouse, it has been converted into a small inn-restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The stingray is a very appreciated fish on the island, so there is a great variety of dishes that have this fish as their main ingredient. You will be able to taste this delicious fish cooked with a base of potato, onion and tomato. Covered with a mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic, sweet paprika and chopped parsley is baked in the traditional clay pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The restaurant La Josefina<\/strong>, located in the Club Mar\u00edtimo de Mah\u00f3n, is an unbeatable place both for its views of the port and for its cuisine. Operated by fishermans, fish and seafood are captured by the restaurant’s own boats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The production of cheese in Menorca dates back to prehistoric times, so it has become the benchmark of its cuisine, with Designation of Origin Mahon-Menorca. It is made from cow’s milk and with a salty taste due to the sea salt of the herbs with which the cows are fed. For curing, the outside of the cheese is spread with butter and paprika to let it mature, hence its characteristic orange rind. Its texture and flavor will depend on the degree of maturation, the soft one being the youngest cheese and the oldest one has much more intense flavor.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although you can try it in most of the restaurants and bars of the island, we recommend you to visit some of the farms that offer visits where besides tasting this delicious delicacy you will be able to know its process of manufacture like Finca Subaida in Alaior.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Its origin is in the neighboring island of Mallorca but the ensaimada<\/em><\/strong> has become one of the best known sweets of the Menorca cuisine as well. The Pastissets<\/em><\/strong> are another of the delights we recommend you try. Made with butter, water, sugar and flour covered with powdered sugar, they are shaped like a flower with 5 or 6 petals. With a British and French influence and similar to the pastissets<\/em><\/strong>, the Duquesitas<\/em><\/strong> are the typical cookies of Menorca. Carquinyols<\/em><\/strong> are sweet and crunchy pastries made from almonds, very typical of Es Mercadal and of Arab origin. Other of the typical sweets are the Crespells<\/em><\/strong>, pastas filled with different products such as potatoes, almonds, cottage cheese, “suquet” (egg white with sugar), jam or even a salted version with \u201csobrassada\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The production of wine in Menorca dates back to the 13th century during the Muslim occupation. In 2002 it obtained the denomination of origin Vi de la terra Illa de Menorca, recognized by the quality of its wines. They are characterized by a bright cherry color highlighting the aromas of red fruits and spices and the most representative varieties being Merlot and Cavernet Sauvignon.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to learn more about the wines of Menorca, do not miss the visits organized by some wineries on the island as the cellar Hort Sant Patrici i<\/strong>n Ferreries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Probably the oldest gin in the Mediterranean, unique and historical, Gin Xoriguer is produced by hand based on a recipe from the early 1700’s using copper stills over 250 years old. This typical Menorcan gin is used to prepare the Pomada<\/em><\/strong>, a mixture of Gin Xoriguer and lemonade to be drunk very cold, even a slush that you can’t miss out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Discover the most authentic Menorca with Xoriguer Distillery and visit its facilities to discover the elaboration of this historic gin that combines tradition, culture, craftsmanship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Discover the most authentic Menorca through its most traditional flavours, here we discover its 10 most typical dishes and drinks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":191,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-208","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-to-menorca","category-viaje-a-menorca-en"],"yoast_head":"\n2. Oliaigua<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Where to taste a good oliaigua<\/em>?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Arroz de la tierra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Where to taste the Arroz de la tierra<\/em>?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Cured Sausages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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5. Perol menorqu\u00edn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhere to eat a good perol menorquin<\/em>?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Baked Stingray\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Where to eat the best fish in Menorca?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. Mahon Cheese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Where to taste the traditional cheese of Mahon?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
8. Sweet Pastries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Ensaimada](\"https:\/\/www.mautervillas.es\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ensaimada-menorca.jpg\")
9. Wines of Menorca<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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10. Other drinks you can’t miss out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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