A simple yet delicious dish made from zucchini, onions, and eggs sautéed in olive oil. It’s a classic Murcian tapa, highlighting the region's love for fresh vegetables. 1)
A rich rice dish cooked with fish stock, often featuring locally caught fish like dorada or mullet, and served with alioli (garlic mayonnaise). 2)
A meat pie with a flaky puff pastry shell, filled with minced beef, chorizo, and hard-boiled eggs. It’s a must-try delicacy with a history dating back to the 18th century. 3)
A hearty stew made from broad beans, ham, chorizo, and paprika, simmered slowly to create a rich and smoky flavour. 4)
A traditional rabbit and rice dish, sometimes cooked with snails and flavoured with herbs like rosemary. It’s a countryside favourite in Murcia. 5)
A refreshing salad made with salted cod, tomatoes, olives, onions, and hard-boiled eggs, dressed with olive oil. It’s perfect for summer meals. 6)
A unique dessert where lemon tree leaves are coated in batter, fried, and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. The leaf isn’t eaten but imparts a lovely citrus aroma. 7)
Oven-baked artichokes stuffed with breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and olive oil. Murcia’s artichokes are famous for their quality and flavour. 8)
A quirky dish of baked eggs in a potato “nest”, often garnished with chorizo or jamón. It’s both fun to look at and delicious to eat. 9)
Sweet fritters made from chickpea flour and flavoured with anise or cinnamon. They’re a traditional treat during festive occasions. 10)
Murcian-style octopus cooked with potatoes, garlic, and sweet paprika. It’s a comforting and flavourful seafood dish. 11)
A humble yet tasty dish of ripe tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt, sometimes paired with bread and cheese. 12)
A traditional bread pudding made from stale bread, eggs, milk, sugar, and caramel. It’s a dessert that speaks to Murcia’s frugality and creativity. 13)
A festive stew featuring meatballs made from pork and breadcrumbs, cooked in a broth with chickpeas and vegetables. It’s especially popular during Christmas. 14)
A comforting noodle casserole with fish or seafood, saffron, and vegetables. This dish is a warm hug for your taste buds. 15)