This easy marmitako recipe is based on the famous basque tuna stew. The name of the dish is derived from the basque word marmita denoting a pot or a casserole. Although many would classify this recipe as a fish stew this is not the case. When combined with the suffix ko it can be literally translated as from the pot. Marmita translates as pot or casserole in basque while the suffix ko is the genitive case so that marmitako literally means from the pot.
With a recipe this simple it is always important to use the freshest and highest of quality ingredients it truly does make a difference in the overall flavor. Marmitako is a typical basque dish that is one of our favorites. This marmitako is really quite simple to make and you don t need any special equipment i used a a standard stock pot and most importantly fresh ingredients. Gently fry the onion and garlic. Drain well scrape off the flesh and discard skins.
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Marmitako recipe basque tuna stew. Originally it was cooked on board fishing boats and still is but for decades now it has appeared on restaurant. If using dried peppers remove the stem and seeds and soak in warm water for 1 hour or until softened. Marmitako recipe basque tuna stew. It was the basque fishermen also known as the arrantzaleak who first came up with this recipe although it got quickly spread around other regions from the northern coast of spain such as cantabria and asturias.
If using dried peppers remove the stem and seeds and soak in warm water for 1 hour or until softened. With a recipe this simple it is always important to use the freshest and highest of quality ingredients it truly does make a difference in the overall flavor. My marmitako recipe does have a dry white wine basque txakoli would be perfect if you can get it and uses cherry tomatoes for a rustic and easy no dicing adaptation. This easy marmitako recipe is based on the famous basque tuna stew.
