Discover Spain's BEST Kept Secret Roadside Eats!

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: cumin

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: white beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than chickpeas.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

seafood

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, and canned fish is budget-friendly.

Arrive at the restaurant El Vasco in Cuenca, Spain.

Order the first course: Sopa de ajo, morteruelo, and migas del pastor.

Receive the first course, Sopa de ajo, and describe its appearance.

Taste the Sopa de ajo, noting the flavors of garlic, ham, and egg.

Remove a bay leaf from the soup while tasting.

Finish the Sopa de ajo and express satisfaction with the dish.

Wait for the second dish to arrive, migas del pastor con chistorra and huevo.

Receive the second dish and describe its components: breadcrumbs, chistorra, and fried egg.

Perform a yolk test on the egg and mix it with the other ingredients.

Taste the migas, noting the flavors and texture, and mention the hint of garlic.

Describe the chistorra and its flavor profile.

Mention the presence of pork belly (torreznos) in the dish.

Decide to take the leftover migas home for your son.

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