The foods of Malaga is light, healthy
and typically mediterranean. Shrimps in all variations, roasted or
boiled, and Pescaito Frito, fried fish, are among the
major attractions. A Malaga speciality is
Chanquetes, very small fishes like anchovies. Boquerones
in Vinagre are other small fishes which are put into marinade for a day
or so, a delicious and very refreshing dish. In the mountain-ranges close
to Malaga, on the other hand, you'll find dishes of game, sausages and
the famous "Rabo de Toro a la Rondeña", bull's tail prepared in
the style of the small town Ronda . Vegetarians appreciate the fresh and
ripe vegetables of the region.
Malaga's perhaps most famous recipe
is another variaty of those cold soups or Gazpachos, which
are typical for all Andalusia. Ajo Blanco is a fine cream
of almonds, garlic and olive-oil.
The sweets mostly show Moorish and
is frequently prepared with almonds and honey. Among
the best known are those very popular Christmas-cakes,
Alfajores and Polvorones, and another Malaga
specialit, with a "quite promising" name, "Bienmesabe"
means "tastes good."