Thanks to its privileged location, between the orchard and the Mediterranean, Murcia boasts a rich, generous, and deeply rooted gastronomy, where every dish is a tribute to local produce.
Among the emblems of its cuisine are zarangollo, migas ruleras, Mar Menor caldero, and Murcian meat pie. But if there's one tapa that perfectly encapsulates the soul of its bars, it's undoubtedly the marinera: a crispy breadstick covered in Russian salad and topped with a Cantabrian anchovy. A simple bite that has become one of its hallmarks.
To pay homage to this gastronomic icon, our chef Javier Ruiz has reinterpreted it with an international twist, giving it a very personal creative touch. A dish that fuses Murcian tradition with an unexpected format: the Faux Vietnamese Marinera Spring Roll.
THE TRAVELING ANCHOVY IN... THE REGION OF MURCIA
INGREDIENTS
To make this recipe you need:
- Pujadó Solano Cantabrian anchovy fillet
- 3-4 medium potatoes
- 2 eggs
- 100g Pujadó Solano White Tuna
- 1 jar of chopped pickled vegetables
- Mayonnaise
- Salt
- Thin bread dough
- Texturized olive oil (you can find it at your trusted store)
PREPARATION
1. PREPARE THE MURCIAN RUSSIAN SALAD
- Boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and let cool.
- Boil the eggs.
- Dice the potatoes into small cubes and chop the hard-boiled eggs.
- Mix the potatoes and eggs with the flaked tuna and chopped pickled vegetables.
- Mix everything with mayonnaise to taste until a creamy texture is obtained.
2. FORM THE SPRING ROLLS
- Roll out small portions of bread dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Place a spoonful of Russian salad in the center of each portion and roll up to form a small cylinder.
- Seal the ends well so the filling doesn't escape.
3. FRY THE SPRING ROLLS
- Heat plenty of oil in a pan or deep fryer and fry the spring rolls until golden and crispy.
- Let them drain on absorbent paper.
4. ADD THE ANCHOVY AND PLATE
- Place a Pujadó Solano anchovy fillet on top of each hot spring roll.
- Add a small amount of texturized olive oil on top for the finishing touch.
