“Menjars de la Terra” continues to conquer the palate. On the third day of this opening week at Baix Vinalopó, diners were immersed in a culinary experience that paid homage to the flavors of our land and, of course, the sea. This Wednesday the topic of gastronomy was at La Cofradía restaurant in Santa Pola; here around 150 customers enjoyed a menu that paid tribute to the town’s rich maritime tradition.
After the great success of the Carlos restaurant and the culinary excellence demonstrated by La Posada de Torrellano, La Cofradía had a lot to prove. In this exclusive corner, participants enjoyed a unique experience highlighted by the freshness and quality of the products at the Santa Pola Market.
Thus, the menu presented by La Cofradía and designed by Pedro Ruiz, the soul of the restaurant, was a tribute to Mediterranean flavors from the first bite to the last bite. The “Cofradía Salad with salted fish” marked the beginning of the culinary journey and was followed by delicious fried fish, which made the freshness of the “Peix de Santa Pola” very evident.
While bay cuttlefish was presented with an unrivaled taste, boiled white shrimp and prawns, another gift from the sea, provided a unique taste experience with its soft and juicy texture.
But the starters were only a preview of what came next, the main course and specialty of the house: creamy red rice (or arròs igatet, as it is known in Santa Pola), artichokes, fresh garlic and red peppers. This preparation was the highlight of the day, highlighting Pedro Ruiz’s mastery of bringing together local flavors and revealing the full potential of the sea. The head chef describes it as “a creamy, broth-like rice that is delicious on your lips.” The attention to detail is evident in the base, which is “prepared with a generous dose of whitebait, like all life, which is the basis of a good fumet”. The final touch was a homemade dessert that left diners with a sweet memory of the night.
The Brotherhood opened its doors in 2006, and although it has been 18 years since then, Pedro has devoted 43 years of his body and soul to cooking. A heritage intertwined with the restaurant’s gastronomic offer, creating a unique combination of tradition and maritime authenticity. Regarding the reception at Menjars de la Terra, “our whole house was full this day, everyone was very pleased.”
The mayor of Santa Pola, Loreto Serrano, did not want to miss this gastronomic event and emphasized the privileged position of his town as a gastronomic reference in the province of Alicante. He proudly stated that “the culinary experience in every corner of Santa Pola is a success” thanks to the support of a product as special, distinctive and “fantastic” as “Peix de Santa Pola”. quality-quality ratio”.price”.
Loreto Serrano praised the “Menjars de la Terra” initiative and emphasized today’s important role in promoting local gastronomic tourism, “which we should very much encourage”, and observed with pleasure the lively atmosphere of La Cofradía, full of diners (locals). and visitors), “even on a usually quiet Wednesday,” underlines the outstanding work of Pedro Ruiz and his team.
Provincial Culture Deputy Juan de Dios Navarro also noted among diners that “the diversity of flavors of terreta offers a very special culinary experience in every corner of the province.” According to the MP, our gastronomic richness is “a value that we have, which stands out among the rest of the provinces of Spain, and which should be emphasized and constantly developed.” According to Juan de Dios Navarro, “Menjars de la Terra” is “an essential platform to highlight local gastronomic treasures.”
A gastronomic city
“Menjars de la Terra” is an initiative organized by INFORMACIÓN in collaboration with the Provincial Council of Alicante, traveling around the province to highlight the gastronomy of each region. This week at Baix Vinalopó, Mollar pomegranate and other local products take center stage, contributing their uniqueness to the menus of participating establishments.
On Thursday, the restaurant Matola in the Elche district will present its dining recommendations, while on Friday Las Palmeras in Crevillent will close the first week of “Menjars de la Terra”. These gastronomic days are open to everyone who wants to enjoy the menus specially prepared for this day. To have a delicious experience, all you have to do is contact each restaurant and make a reservation. Entertainment.