ANDORRAN RECIPES
Escudella (Catalan style stew)
This hearty soup is an ever-present dish on Andorran tables.
Conger eel escudella (soup) for lent
Escudella is a hearty soup that will replenish your energy and restore your strength in the winter.
Rice with mushrooms
Autumn brings us delicious mushrooms to accompany traditional dishes.
Roasted snails
Snails are a traditional – and lip-lickingly tasty – ingredient in Catalan recipes.
Andorran-style river trout
The delicacy and subtle flavour of this fish are the key features of a tasty dish that is easy to cook.
Spinach with raisins and pine nuts
Spinach is a highly prized vegetable in Catalonia and Andorra.
Quince aioli
Quince aioli is a highly nutritious product typically found in mountain cuisine.
Dandelion salad
Dandelion salad is a dish frequently found on Andorran tables in spring.
Duck with winter pears
Duck is a popular meat in Andorra, Catalonia, France and other parts of Europe.
Roast kid with chopped nuts
Kid is traditionally eaten on special occasions.
Brossat cheese
This fresh cheese from Andorra is highly valued by shepherds for its high protein content.
Wild boar stew
Wild boar stew is one of the classic game dishes.
Coca masegada
This traditional sweet flatbread is synonymous with popular celebrations and special occasions.
Endive with duck gizzard confit and mushrooms
A traditional winter salad that is also popular in neighbouring regions.
Blackberry jam
Jam-making is a domestic tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Pork-stuffed morel mushrooms
Morels are difficult to find and highly prized for their aroma and flavour.
Trinxat
Similar to bubble-and-squeak, this traditional winter dish is a staple of mountain cuisine.
Flamed mulled wine
A traditional drink enjoyed in Andorra and many other European countries at Christmas.
Shepherd’s soup
This warming soup is a comforting dish that is still enjoyed in winter.
Pumpkin puree
This simple, comforting puree is often served as a first course in the autumn.
Nettle soup or cream
Nettles are plants that contain many healthy and nutritious substances.
Andorran style snails (cargols a l’andorrana)
Stewed snails are part of Andorran cuisine.
Mountain-grown spinach omelette
Omelettes are a popular traditional dish.
Andorran-style cannelloni
This extremely popular dish has been widely incorporated into Catalan cuisine.
Rice with pork confit (candied)
This dish is prepared in many areas throughout Andorra.
Sweet and sour ham
This sweet and sour recipe offers an avalanche of flavours to please all palates.
Roast leg of lamb
Traditionally leg of lamb was a festive meal.
Chicken in casserole with mushrooms
Chicken was once reserved for special occasions, but is now a common ingredient.
Rabbit with carreroles (mushrooms)
Rabbit meat is mostly consumed in the Mediterranean region.
Fricando amb bolets (fricasee with boletus mushrooms)
This is another traditional Catalan dish that has become popular in Andorra.
Andorran-style cod
In times past, only salted sea fish, such as cod, was consumed in Andorra.
Coca de canal (flat pastry)
These sweet flatbreads are a traditional Mediterranean dish and come in a wide variety of types and sizes.
Andorran-style crème brûlée
One of the most popular desserts both at home and in restaurants.
Orelletes (ears-dessert)
These crispy flatbreads are a traditional Easter dessert and are mentioned in the medieval recipe book Llibre de Sent Soví.
Pomes al forn (baked apples)
This dish can be prepared by everyone, and is as simple as it is tasty.
Flam (flan)
These easy-to-prepare desserts are popular all over the world.
Arros amb llet (rice pudding)
A traditional dessert that is prepared around the world in countless different ways.
Pa de pessic (sponge cake)
A traditional dessert prized for its simplicity, flavour and ease of preparation.
French toast
A traditional dish consumed at Easter as a dessert or snack.
Bunyols de vent (wind fritters)
These traditional sweet fritters are enjoyed every November on All Saints’ Day.
Codonyat (quince cheese)
This fruit preserve is a very common domestic staple in mountain regions.
Peres amb vi (pears in wine)
Fruit marinated in wine is a traditional dessert that is easy to prepare.