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Fritura malagueña

The “fritura malagueña” is, above all, the most recognized dish of the Costa del Sol’s cuisine. This varied platter of fried fish is currently a popular attraction for tourists and visitors, and a common choice in Málaga households.

The fishing tradition of the Bay of Málaga has ensured the preservation of a dish that traces its roots back to the 13th century, in the cuisine of al-Andalus. An anonymous manuscript that was translated and published in 1966 by the Arabist Ambrosio Huici Miranda.

It is a simple dish based on what the fisherman brings from the sea that day. Although small or medium-sized fish are usually represented, the dish can also feature larger pieces of fish, such as chopped squid, in its variations.

However, any proper fritura malagueña must include the classic boquerones victorianos (fried anchovies), salmonetes (red mullet), bacaladillas (small fried cod), chanquetes (small fry fish), or fried calamares (squid). Other variations, as there are no fixed ingredients, may include jureles (jacks), pintarroja (dogfish), or cazón en adobo (marinated dogfish), among other seafood delicacies.

Ingredients and recipe

You will need:

Anchovies

Red mullet

Squid rings

Jacks

Baby squid

Flour for frying fish

Extra virgin olive oil

Salt

  1. The cleaned fish pieces are salted and then flour-coated by passing them through a flour sifter to avoid excess flour during frying. And set aside.
  2. In a pan, add plenty of extra virgin olive oil (AOVE) to cover the fish pieces well. Once the oil is hot, fry the fish pieces in batches according to their type, so that the frying time is similar for each. Place them on a tray or plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
  3. Once all the fish is fried, transfer it to a serving dish without the paper towels, adjust the salt if necessary, and serve. Serve immediately while hot.

10 establecimientos donde probar la Fritura Malagueña

Restaurante Antonio

El Refectorium

Gutiérrez Puerto

Mercado Central de Abastos

Los Marinos José

Hermanos Alba

El Caleño

Chinchin Puerto

Paco El Yerno

El Yantar

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