Mayte, Author at A Cooking Day

February and cold soups: “porra de naranja”

2024-11-04T12:56:49+01:00

One of the best places to have a comforting and absolutely amazing lunch in a cold winter day is Arte de Cozina in Antequera, where Charo Carmona takes pride in keeping alive and sometimes bringing to life traditional recipes from the area using many local and seasonal ingredients. It was in this restaurant that I tried for the first time the recipe that I bring you today in my own version, "porra de naranja". According to the little history Charo tells about every dish coming to the table, this cold soup or gazpacho was served in winter time when

Traditional food in Malaga: “Lomo en Manteca”

Mayte2024-12-18T12:17:44+01:00

What is Lomo en Manteca? A dish preserved in Tradition Lomo en manteca, literally translated as "pork loin in lard," is a beloved specialty in Málaga. This dish consists of marinated pork loin that is slow-cooked and preserved in melted lard. The process not only enhances the flavor but also keeps the meat fresh for months—a technique rooted in a time when refrigeration was unavailable. The Zurrapa: A hidden gem The dish is not just about the pork loin. The "zurrapa," a spread made from the flavorful remnants collected at the bottom of the lard pot, is a cherished

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February and cold soups: “porra de naranja”

Traditional food in Malaga: “Lomo en Manteca”