4 foods you must try if you come to Mallorca

Pa Amb Oli is an emblematic and much-loved dish on the beautiful island of Mallorca, Spain. In its simplest form, it is a toast spread with garlic, covered with olive oil and salt, and then topped with tomatoes, anchovies and a cheese of your choice (goat, manchego, cabrales). It comes from Catalan peasant cuisine, and is one of the most popular dishes served in Mallorca.

Majorcan sobrasada is a famous Spanish gastronomic specialty originating from the island of Mallorca. Traditionally made from pork, sobrasada is a cured, spreadable sausage with a distinct smoky and slightly sweet flavor. The exact ingredients and recipe vary from region to region, but usually the sausage is enriched with spices such as paprika, garlic and salt before being smoked or dried in the sun and left to mature for a few weeks. Sobrasada mallorquina has been a popular delicacy in the Balearic Islands for centuries.

Tumbet is a traditional Mallorcan dish that is served both in homes and restaurants all over the island of Mallorca. It is a rustic dish that consists of vegetables such as peppers, tomato, eggplant and zucchini that are diced and fried. These vegetables are then mixed with potatoes and other vegetables, usually onion and garlic, and added to a pot. A variation of this dish substitutes a white fish, such as cod, for the potatoes.

The ensaimada is a traditional dough originating in Mallorca. This light, sweet and fluffy dough has a crunchy outer crust and a soft and smooth interior. The dough is made with flour, yeast, egg yolks, sugar, butter and salt. The dough is shaped by hand into a large roll and baked in a stone oven. When freshly baked, it has a golden crust and a delicious aroma. The interior is light and airy, with a subtle sweetness. It is usually served sprinkled with powdered sugar, making it a decadent breakfast or snack treat.