Because tomatoes, olives, and fresh water fish are abundant in Zahara, they are used regularly in the area’s cuisine. Fish baked with hearty red wine, tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic is a typical dish.
Honey is produced by local farmers in large amounts. Wild game is plentiful. Crops such as wild asparagus, figs, almonds, and mushrooms all grow with success. As the focus of local cuisine is on local produce, you can imagine how easy it is to provide fresh and succulent meals. Local specialties include Chorizo al Viño (homemade chorizo sausage fried and then steamed in red wine), Champiñones al ajillo (Mushrooms sautéed in garlic and olive oil), Boquerones en vinagre (fresh sardines cooked in vinegar), Ensaladilla Rusa (fresh vegetables that are diced and tossed with fresh tuna), and more.