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[[File:Etli kuru fasulye.jpg|thumb|left|Montian bean stew]] | [[File:Etli kuru fasulye.jpg|thumb|left|Montian bean stew]] | ||
[[File:Spanish Tortilla (5845088254).jpg|thumb|right|Pelaxian tortilla]] | [[File:Spanish Tortilla (5845088254).jpg|thumb|right|Pelaxian tortilla]] | ||
[[File:Pananghalian (Boracay Island, Aklan) - Flickr - ~MVI~ (warped).jpg|thumb|left|Molluscs and fish dishes dominate de Jusonian Islands]]. | [[File:Pananghalian (Boracay Island, Aklan) - Flickr - ~MVI~ (warped).jpg|thumb|left|Molluscs and fish dishes dominate de Jusonian Islands]]. | ||
This region is the one most influenced by the topography and climate. When preparing regional dishes, [[potato]]es and [[maize|corn]] or wheat are almost always used, including [[Bell pepper|peppers]], [[Squash (plant)|squashes]] and [[tomato]]es. The most celebrated dishes are [[tortilla de papa]], [[Montian Bean Stew]]. | This region is the one most influenced by the topography and climate. When preparing regional dishes, [[potato]]es and [[maize|corn]] or wheat are almost always used, including [[Bell pepper|peppers]], [[Squash (plant)|squashes]] and [[tomato]]es. The most celebrated dishes are [[tortilla de papa]], [[Montian Bean Stew]]. | ||
This region is the most suitable to taste [[empanada]]s, particularly those stuffed with meat and offering different types of tempting varieties such as the ''empanada monteña'', filled with potatoes and lamb, or empanadas made with cheese. Empanadas are individual sized and closed savoury pastries which may be fried or baked in the oven and are generally eaten with the hands. | This region is the most suitable to taste [[empanada]]s, particularly those stuffed with meat and offering different types of tempting varieties such as the ''empanada monteña'', filled with potatoes and lamb, or empanadas made with cheese. Empanadas are individual sized and closed savoury pastries which may be fried or baked in the oven and are generally eaten with the hands. | ||
Stews such as [[Montian Bean Stew]], carbonada, [[pollo al disco]], and roasted lamb are also typical dishes characterizing this region, which also include pumpkin or potato pudding stuffed with meat. | Stews such as [[Montian Bean Stew]], carbonada, [[pollo al disco]], and roasted lamb are also typical dishes characterizing this region, which also include pumpkin or potato pudding stuffed with meat. | ||
=== South Region === | |||
[[File:Pollo al disco. - panoramio.jpg|thumb|right|"Pollo al disco" with peppers.]] | |||
[[File:Andrajos (3633922072).jpg|thumb|left|Levantxian Stew]] | |||
[[File:Gazpacho Malagueño con su “picaíto” - Moreno, Playa Burriana (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|Gazpacho]] | |||
This region is known for its high consumption of beef and vegetable dishes such as [[Carne mechada]], [[Levantxian Stew]] and Gazpacho. | |||
Levantxian Stew consists of a stew of tomato, onion, garlic, red pepper and rabbit, thickened with cake flour. It is a dish of the rural people and generally consumed in winter. Variants of the dish derive from the type of meat used. Hare and cod are often used instead of rabbit. While | |||
=== Islas Jusonias === | === Islas Jusonias === | ||