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Costa Blanca : Top 10 Murcian Meat Dishes

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1. El Pastel de Cierva

A traditional meat pie of veal, chorizo , egg, brains and minced meat, wrapped in pastry and baked in the oven.
2. Migas con Tropezones

Breadcrumbs fried with small pieces of pork – or with cured sausage.
3. Tartera Caravaqueña de Cordero

This lamb pie is a typical dish from Caravaca de la Cruz.
4. Cabezas de Cordero al Horno

For the gastronomically adventurous – lambs’ heads roasted in the oven with tomatoes, garlic and wine.
5. Cordero Asado a la Murciana

A rustic dish of roast lamb with potatoes, parsley, garlic and pine nuts.
6. Gazpacho Jumillano

Murcian gazpachos are thick stews, unlike the popular chilled Andalucian soup of the same name. This one is made with rabbit and vegetables, and is served hot.
7. Cabrito en Salsa

Kid cooked with a piquant, garlicky sauce – popular in the northern sierras of Murcia.
8. Cordero en Pepitoria

Lamb’s foot braised in a wine and herb sauce, delicately flavoured with saffron, bay leaves and parsley.
9. Empanada de Liebre, Arroz y Conejo

A hearty meat pasty made with chunks of hare and rabbit mixed with rice.
10. Perdiz con Judía

This local pheasant dish is cooked with beans, bay leaves and garlic.