Delicacies you must try in Tenerife (gastronomy)

In the Canary Islands you can try a huge variety of dishes, so prepare your palate for a world full of sensations ... canary style! Its cuisine is a mixture of Spanish food with influences from Africa and Latin America. Of course, there are some canary recipes that can always be found in the menus of hotels and restaurants around Tenerife, along with dishes from all over the world.

Let's start with the most typical and popular Canary Islands. The stews with meat of first, imported of South America and of the peninsular Spain, are something common in Tenerife. Add to it fresh vegetables from the agricultural markets of many localities and you will have a delicious and healthy meal.

The GOFIO has been a staple of the Canarian diet for centuries and is prepared from toasted cereal flour. It is believed that it was the main meal of the Guanches, the aboriginal village of the island, and remains a popular dish today.

Another dish that will never be missed at the table are the wrinkled potatoes, which are cooked with salt and eaten with skin. They are simple and delicious and are usually accompanied by the two types of Mojos (typical Canarian sauces): The Mojo Picon red, hot and tasty, and the green Mojo, made from olive oil and a little less strong.

If you like sea products, Tenerife will be your particular paradise, thanks to the great abundance of seafood and fish. In the menus you will find Gilthead seabream, lobsters, crabs, mussels, oysters and all kinds of succulent mollusks.

Among the most common dishes you will see the fish stew or the Canarian Sancocho, which uses salted fish accompanied by potatoes and different mojos.

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And for those who can not pass without a good dessert, have to try the Bienmesabe, a very sweet dish made from honey, almonds, eggs and rum. It can be served alone or accompanied by ice cream.

Another great classic in terms of beverages is rum honey, a local product made from these two ingredients and is usually taken after meals.

In Tenerife it is typical to take small and light dishes, which are more palatable in these warm temperatures. A great choice would be to try crisp and fresh salads followed by tapas, especially during lunch. Tapas are a great typical Spanish way to eat small quantities of a wide variety of dishes.

The options for eating in Tenerife are endless and you will find something safe for any taste. And we guarantee that you will return to continue testing more and more dishes ...