Dishes to enjoy in Tenerife

The gastronomy of Tenerife - and the Canary Islands in general - is of an admirable variety and richness. Let's discover some dishes not to be missed:
 

1- Mojo

Mojo sauce is the unofficial condiment of the Canary Islands and is combined with practically everything, including the famous papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes), a very popular dish in the Canaries. There are different versions of mojo sauce, but the two most common types are mojo rojo rojo (made with red pepper and garlic) and mojo verde (made with coriander and parsley).

2- Sancocho Canario

3- Papas Arrugadas

Potatoes, or papas as they are known in Spain, occupy a special place in the local diet. These "shriveled potatoes" are first boiled in salted seawater for about 30 minutes before roasting them to shrivel the skin and create a salt crust. The dish is usually served with mojo sauces.
 

4- Ropa Vieja

Ropa Vieja is a Cuban dish that is popular throughout the Caribbean, but the Tenerife version is very different. Here chickpeas are the main ingredient and leftovers of meat - sausages, beef, chicken - are added to the pot, or you can use cuts of meat like legs or ribs. Herbs and spices are also added to the stew.

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