Fiesta de las Cachorreñas, in Alhaurín el Grande

For these daring to delve into the actual Andalucía and take a chew of essentially the most genuine of their environment, there might be a tasty enjoyment of Alhaurín el Grande the approaching weekend.

In response to Ana Abelleán Ciudad, the pre-eminent knowledgeable on the historic delicacies of the Malaga province, there may be nothing extra Alhaurín than Las Cachorreñas, a savoury dish impressed by the age of the Moors and handed onto the parents of southern Andalucía. Nonetheless as we speak it’s a staple on this Guadalhorce village – and certainly one of many secrets and techniques behind the longevity of its residents.

A easy dish made from potatoes, onion, garlic, tomatoes, squished oranges and salted cod. As with all the only of recipes, the artwork is within the preparation. On Saturday, March 22, the elders of Alhaurín el Grande will go face to face in a contest to uncover the perfect Cachorreñas cook dinner within the land. 

On this championship, everybody, locals, residents, and guests, change into the judges. Who makes the perfect Cachorreñas? There is just one option to discover out.

Anticipate loads of free cachorreñas, and mojete (typical bread from the village), ham and wine tasting, a meals market specialising in produce from the Guadalhorce Valley and flamenco reveals.

The Fiesta de la cachorreña is speaking place in Plaza Baja, Alhaurín el Grande on Saturday, March 22. The market opens at 12pm, and the cachorreña tasting at 2.30pm.