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Pulses from the local farms
In Burgos, they have excellent pulses, great for thickening stews such as olla podrida (pork and bean stew) and kidney bean stew. "Spoon Cuisine" also includes great dishes like Burgos-style soup, made with beef, potatoes and egg. Fish is also present since this province, halfway between the coast and the great fish-consuming metropolis of Madrid, benefits from the commercial activity. Conger eel is prepared a la arandina (from Aranda del Duero) while cod is made Burgos-style. Succulent river crabs are gathered at the local rivers, perhaps the finest in Europe, usually prepared in traditional stews. Any meal should be complemented with some of Burgos' excellent fresh cheese (unripened), great with a bit of honey from Las Merindades. Also for dessert, try the delicious glorias (pastry rolls), the Burgo's canons' egg yolk cakes, almonds from Briviesca and the bone-shaped fried pastries.
Wines and restaurants
While in Burgos, you must complement your meals with some of the excellent wine under the prestigious Designation of Origin Ribera del Duero. The red wines, young and fruity, either aged or not, will delight the most demanding connoisseurs. If you stop in Burgos, try the excellent local cuisine that is served at Casa Ojeda Restaurant or at Landa Restaurant, both rated 1 sun by the CAMPSA guide. Mesón del Cid, recommended by the same guide, is another excellent choice to have a great meal.
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