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Ensalada malagueña

It is one of the most emblematic dishes of traditional Málaga cuisine. It is a salad served cold or at room temperature, depending on the heat and personal preference, made with potatoes, cod, oranges, pitted marinated olives, spring onions, and extra virgin olive oil.

This typical dish, which can be enjoyed year-round, goes by other names depending on the area of the province. It is also known as salmorejo or winter salmorejo, ensalada arriera, or pio antequerano. These name variations are also accompanied by respective variations in the ingredients. While the basics are respected, there are areas in Málaga where eggs or tomatoes are added, or, depending on the time of year, the fish is replaced with tuna. For some, this alteration loses the essence of ensalada malagueña, which is the cod.

Although it is still prepared in homes and many restaurants with an affinity for Málaga’s gastronomy, the dish can now be found with salted cod, fresh cod, or smoked cod, in its more innovative versions.

Ingredients and recipe

You will need:

1 kg of potatoes

300 g of cod

5 or 6 oranges that are not overly sweet

Pitted marinated olives, preferably of the Aloreña variety

Extra virgin olive oil (AOVE)

Salt

  1. The cod, without desalting, is roasted and placed in water for the necessary time to achieve the optimal level of salt. The time, usually 24 hours, will depend on the size and thickness of the cod piece. If needed, the water should be changed for proper desalting. Once it is at the right point, it is removed, flaked, and set aside.
  2. Peel and cut the potatoes into medium pieces and boil them until tender. Set aside.
  3. Peel the oranges, removing as much of the white pith (the part between the pulp and the peel) as possible, and cut them into small pieces.
  4. Cut the spring onion into small pieces or slices, according to taste.
  5. In a dish, add the potatoes, cod, orange, spring onion, and olives. Season to taste with extra virgin olive oil and salt. You can also add a bit of orange juice. For decoration, you can add orange wedges or sliced spring onion.

6 establishments where you can try Ensalada Malagueña

La Reserva 12

Primitivo

El Pimpi

Mariano’s Tavern

Astorga’s Tavern

La Reserva de Antonio

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