The fig season has begun and with it, the traditional gastronomic Menorcan dish; Oliaigua. It is a traditional soup, quick to prepare and above all very economical, which can be served warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients:
- Olive oil
- 12 ripe tomatoes
- 2 medium onions
- 2 medium green peppers (not Italian)
- 6 or 8 garlic
- A handful of parsley
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Water
- Figs
Preparation:
- Peel the tomatoes and cut into cubes.
- Next, cut the onions, peppers and garlic into the same size.
- Fry the onion and add the peppers, garlic and parsley.
- When everything is half fried, add the tomato, salt and pepper to taste.
- Once cooked, add the water and adjust the salt, if necessary.
- Remove from the heat before it comes to the boil.
- Serve with figs or pieces of bread.
Enjoy your meal!
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