Lanzarote and the best of its gastronomy

What is Canarian gastronomy like?

The gastronomy of the Canary Islands is characterized by traditional dishes that make up a great cultural identity.  The strong contrast of its flavors, simplicity, variety of products, the sea and the influence of Latin American cuisine make Canarian food unique and unmatched.

 

What is produced in Lanzarote?

To talk about the production of the territory of Lanzarote we must take into account its dry climate with lack of water, the wind and the heat that comes directly from the Sahara. However, Lanzarote is a landthat has managed to produce a rich variety of vegetables, legumes, cereals and stand out in livestock and fishing.  Horticulture includes tomatoes, onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes or pumpkin; products used locally and for the Roteños launchers. 

The livestock of Lanzarote focuses on the species of cows, sheep and goats, especially the latter, since from there the cheese is extracted, a prominent product in the region of which we will talk later.

From fishing, we highlight that fishing boats fish in the Canarian-Sahuri fishing bank  that bring with them species as demanded today as tuna, sardines and black seabream, among others. 

 

What are the typical dishes of Lanzarote?

This island has a great variety of dishes that are also shared by the other islands of the Canary archipelago. These are adapted to the typical products that we have mentioned above that in turn acclimatize to the climate that is mentioned. However, on the island there are privileged places, and scenarios from which to enjoy the tasty food of Lanzarote. 

Since the time of the aborigines and historically speaking, gofio has been and is the most well-known and consumed food throughout the Canary Islands. 

Gofio is roasted cereal flour high in nutrients and vitamins that can be consumed with milk, honey or wine or even incorporated into your savory dishes. The European Union has declared this food as “Quality Food”.

Other popular dishes are pejines, small sardines that are cleaned and then left to dry in the sun, one of the oldest dishes on the island.The most famous are undoubtedly the wrinkled potatoes that are accompanied by mojo, either red (or picón) and green. The potatoes are medium in size and arecooked with plenty of salt and water. This typical dish is a great accompaniment to both meat and fish.

Where to eat homemade food in Lanzarote?

The island of Timanfaya offers multiple gastronomic options, but an option that you cannot miss are those places where traditional food is served to feel like an authentic Lanzarote.

The teleclub of Tao (bar El Fomento) is the most popular bar where you can taste traditional food at the best price. In it you can enjoy an exquisite treatment and exquisite food surrounded by tourists and locals.

La Casa de la playa is a bar and restaurant located in Arrieta, in the municipality of Haría where you can (literally) eat in the sandy area of the coast of Lanzarote and enjoy the old town of the area.

 

What are the typical desserts of Lanzarote?

Just as the gastronomy of the island is rich and tasty, the pastries of Lanzarote offer us a wide variety of sweets that are shaped thanks to the influence that the island has had over the years.  

We start with the Canarian frangollo, a typical dessert of the elab islandsprayed with millo flour (corn), eggs, milk, sugar, lemon, and cinnamon. All this becomes a compact dough that is simmered. 

Another traditional dessert is the gofio mousse, how could a dessert made with Gofio be missing? This mousse has a smooth finish that intensifies the flavor of gofio and its ingredients are, in addition to gofio, condensed milk, whipping cream and eggs.

The mimes of Moya are traditional meringues made with egg, sugar and lemon that originate in the island of Gran Canaria, but thanks to their flavor they have spread throughout the islands.

 

The most famous cheeses and wines of Lanzarote

These two products are the most characteristic of the island. Given the uniqueness of the volcanic terrain of the island, the grapevines have adapted to their way of life, which allows to produce a very special kind of wine.

The cheeses are known as conejeros and have something in common, they are all made in a traditional way and each of them has a unique flavor. 

The island has many things to visit and landscapes to see, but the gastronomy of Lanzarote is another incentive to come. In Lanzarote.com we tell you everything you need to know to visit the island. 

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