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Typical Basque recipes that you won’t be able to resist

We’re not telling you anything new, French cuisine is one of the best in the world!

Each region has its own speciality and it’s because of this diversity of produce and recipes that it has been given a worldwide reputation. We love our food and would like to focus on Basque cuisine with these following three recipes, one just as delicious as each other …

  • The piperade is a warm sidedish served with meat and fish, prepared with a chilli base. The main ingredients are tomatoes, green and red peppers, onions and Espelette pepper. Only healthy food, you would ask ? It is fairly  simple and quick to make!
     

piperade

 

  • The Basque cherry cake is a delicious traditional sweet recipe of the region. The dough is made with flour and butter, to which is added a garnish (in this case cherries) according to taste. This cake will please all the foodies among us and the preparation is rather easy !

Basque cherry

 

  • Octopus salad :How can one talk about traditional Basque cuisine without mentioning the seafood ? This recipe is very quick to make,  fresh and  perfect for Spring / Summer ! Prepared with octopus, lemon and garlic, no doubt this salad will delight your tastebuds …

Octopus salad

 

With these three recipes you already have an idea of ​​the diversity of the Basque cuisine ! Enjoy  🙂

 

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