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The primary produce of the island includes bananas, tomatoes, olives, oranges, fish and pork. However, the core of the typical Gran Canaria cuisine is a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit and fish. The local gastronomy is generally made of light meals which are easier to digest, with the island’s warm climate. Overall, the Canary Islands’ cuisine is a mix of traditional Spanish recipes with African and Latin American influences.
Though the island offers some mainland imported meals, true original flavors can still be found in the Canary Islands’ specialties. These are dishes that stray away from the standard Spanish food and the many tourist oriented international food restaurants found in hotels. It must be noted that there is a rich genuine local cuisine here and the following are just some of the places where you can try it for yourself:
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Tapas
Tapas are small dishes, comparable to snacks, and several of them together make a very sumptuous and traditional Spanish meal. Samples of this traditional feast come in the following variety:
Salpicon de mariscos
A mix of chopped onion, crab, prawns and other seafood, soaked in vinegar, plus peppers and sweet corn.
Carne con papas
A stew made from beef, vegetables and potatoes and served in a rich, flavorful sauce.
Ropa Vieja
A serving of mixed meats served with chickpeas.
Boquerones
Small white fish marinated in vinegar, oil and garlic.
Albondigas
Small, homemade meatballs, served in a spicy sauce.
Potage
A thick, Canarian soup made from mixed vegetables.
Carne de Cochino
Small pieces of fried, diced pork served with a rich and tasty sauce.
Carne de Cabra
Goat meat that has a similar taste to lamb meat although not quite as tender.
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El Gofio
"Gofio" was the staple diet of the Guanches before the Spanish conquest of the Islands. Forming an essential part of the island’s diet, it is a type of flour made from ground and toasted barley, maize and wheat. It is used in multiple ways: to thicken soups and sauces or stirred into children's milk, ice cream, or a kind of bread that’s mixed with oil, salt and sugar.
Salsa Mojo
"Mojo", is the Canary Island’s term for their typical sauces or dips, those that are originally from the Islands. The best known "mojos" are the green mojo, although the green color comes from the parsley it contains, and red mojo, which is made with lots of paprika. There’s also the hot mojo made from chili pepper. These are the main "mojos," but there are actually more, including ones made with saffron, cheese and almonds.
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