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6 Reasons Basque Food Is Taking the Culinary World by Storm. Want to know what Basque cooking is and where it's headed? (in Spoonuniverrsity.com)

03/06/2016

Though it’s a cuisine and culture I’ve grown up with my entire life, I can’t help but notice how the Basque Country is rising in prominence as a foodie haven. Suddenly, its cuisine and flavors are in style. Basque food is popping up everywhere – from local grocery stores to big name restaurants.

Enlace: Spoonuniversity.com

Camille Reisfield. Here are six aspects of Basque cuisine that set it apart:

1. It’s shaped by the landscape

The Basque Country overlaps the French and Spanish border, so its flavors come from the mountains, the valleys and the sea. Food is taken seriously here – whether it be from the first bite of a toast covered with goat cheese and honey in a noisy pintxos bar or cider water falling into a chilled glass.

2. Its Deep History

Decades-old gastronomic societies protect elements of traditions, demonstrating the culinary pride and history of basque flavors. One of the key characteristics of Basque cuisine is the fresh, regional produce prepared by the chefs to display all of the potential flavors and textures.

3. The Unique Ingredients

The local cheeses, Itxassou cherries, piment d’Espelette (red peppers from the town of Espelette, France), ciders, cured Bayonne ham and Irouléguy wines that are all specialties protected and controlled by the governments of France and Spain are now routinely appearing on menus. Even Spoon has featured a Basque cocktail popular in the region and throughout Spain.

4. The People Behind the Flavors

A number of Basque restaurants now feature in the world’s best restaurants, likeMugaritz, Arzak, Asador Etxebarri, and Azurmendi. Many more have collected awards and Michelin stars. And Basque chefs continue to push the boundaries of cooking...

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