Marmitako
Marmitako , Marmitaco , in Basque also Sorropotún , Marmita or in Cantabria also Marmite is a fish stew prepared with tuna , potatoes , onions , peppers and tomatoes .
origin
The origin of this stew is Basque . It was probably prepared and consumed by the Basque fishermen . The word Marmitako is derived from the Basque marmita ; a marmita is a pot with a lid. This pot was one of the few cooking utensils that the fishermen took with them on board their ship at sea.
distribution
Some dishes of the Basque cuisine have gradually spread across Spain . In the course of this, Marmitako became known and is now a very popular stew that is prepared in many regions.
In the Basque Country , Marmitako can often be found at cooking competitions . As with many traditional dishes in Spain, versions vary from place to place. The above ingredients should be included in the stew in any case.
variant
Salmon can also be used instead of the tuna .