Codfish, sweets and even liqueurs: on the island of Mallorca there are many traditional dishes to taste during your vacations. In this area you will find them everywhere and you are sure to be delighted.
Here is a short list of 5 typical dishes to try in Mallorca during your stay. Honestly, I have tried more than 5, but I propose the tastiest and hopefully less known to many.
Typical Mallorcan dishes - Gastronomia de Mallorca
1. Cod with potatoes and aioli sauce
We are on an island and obviously fish should not be missing among the 5 dishes to try.
It is for this reason that I recommend you try the cod with potatoes and garlic sauce, better known as "Alioli" sauce.
The cod "en salsa" can be fried or roasted (the latter version is better), while the boiled potatoes are seasoned with a typical strong garlic sauce.
2. The fabulous Cremadillos
Sweet or savory, these packages of filled puff pastry are a delight for many.
These crispy puff pastry bags are presented to gourmets in both savory and sweet forms and are ideal as a snack and more.
The sweet version is the one with the most variations: custard, apple, chocolate, jam.
The savory version, on the other hand, is minced meat (lamb if I remember correctly).
Try all the versions, you won't regret it, but obviously choose the taste that suits you best.
3. The Ensaimada Mallorquina, the sweet symbol of the Balearic Islands
The most representative dessert of the Balearic Islands is the ensaimada, symbol of Mallorca and the Balearic Islands all over the world.
The name derives from saïm (pork fat) which is precisely the basis of the pastry of this dessert. Alone or with cream, soft and full-bodied, it is a truly exquisite dessert.
I recommend it for breakfast, it is abundant and is the right way to start a good day, especially stuffed.
4. Bread with oil and tomato and a lot of simplicity.
Not so much because it's a particular taste, but because it's something you'll find everywhere, as a sort of typical dish (on the one hand it obviously is).
A bit like grilled pork perfumed with herbs, or Tortillas de Patas; simple dishes, but if tasted in typical places, they will have a much more intense flavor and will be more typical than ever.
5. La Hierbas, a local herbal liqueur
Hierbas is a typical liqueur of the Balearic Islands and can be found only and exclusively here among these islands.
As its name indicates, the Herbs (anise-based), are obtained from the extraction of the aromas of different local plants such as: rosemary, thyme, mint, juniper, sage, fennel, lavender, chamomile, limoncino and lemon and orange leaves and peel.
La Hierbas is a liqueur with a strong but delicate flavor.
Both the aroma and the flavor are unmistakable. Even if you are not a liqueur lover, I recommend a tasting.
The best Herbs you could taste is the locals or the gods. typical restaurants that produce it by hand.
It is very suitable to serve at the end of a meal or as a drink to start the party.
A drink that goes well with the dishes listed above is the Balearic brand.
6.- Coca de Trampó:
This typical dish is a savory pie that is made with a dough of bread, onion, tomato and bell pepper. The coca de trampó is very popular in Mallorca, and can be found in many restaurants and bars of the island. One of the best places to try it is the restaurant Can Joan de S'Aigo, located in the historic center of Palma.
7.- Arrós Brut:
This dish is a Mallorcan variant of paella, and is made with rice, meat, fish, vegetables and a broth with aromatic herbs and spices. The result is a dish full of flavor and aroma, perfect for lovers of rice dishes. One of the best places to try arrós brut in Mallorca is the Sa Roqueta restaurant, located in Palma's Market Square.
8.- Mallorcan roast suckling pig:
This typical dish consists of roasting a whole suckling pig with potatoes and aromatic herbs. Lechona asada a la mallorquina is a very popular dish on the island, and can be found in many local restaurants. One of the best places to try it is the restaurant Es Celler, located in the municipality of Binissalem.
9.- Frito Mallorquín:
This dish is made with pork, potatoes, bell pepper, liver and kidneys. Everything is cooked together with aromatic herbs and served hot, as a main dish or side dish. One of the best places to try frito Mallorquín in Mallorca is the restaurant Ca'n Boqueta, located in the village of Esporles.
10.- Mallorcan style snails:
This dish is made with snails cooked in a meat broth with onion, garlic, aromatic herbs and spices. It is usually served as an appetizer or as a main dish accompanied by bread and red wine. One of the best places to try Mallorcan-style snails is the restaurant Ca'n Pintxo, located in the historic center of Palma.
11.- Mallorcan soup:
This dish is made with bread, meat broth, aromatic herbs, bell pepper and tomato. It is usually served hot, as a main dish or as an appetizer accompanied by cheese. One of the best places to try Mallorcan soup is the restaurant Can Manolo, located in the municipality of Sóller.
In short, Mallorcan gastronomy is rich in flavors and tradition. The typical dishes mentioned in this article are just a sample of what the island has to offer. If you have the opportunity to visit Mallorca, do not hesitate to try these dishes and discover for yourself all that the local gastronomy has to offer.
In short, these are some of the most popular typical dishes of Mallorcan gastronomy. Each of them reflects the rich culinary tradition of the island, with fresh and local ingredients that combine to create unique and delicious flavors and aromas. If you have the opportunity to visit Mallorca, do not hesitate to try these dishes and discover for yourself all that the island has to offer in terms of gastronomy and culture.
