Tuna pot, marmitako in
Basque Country
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and marmita, marmite or sorropotún in
Cantabria
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is a
fish
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stew
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that was eaten on
tuna
A tuna is a saltwater fish that belongs to the tribe Thunnini, a subgrouping of the Scombridae (mackerel) family. The Thunnini comprise 15 species across five genera, the sizes of which vary greatly, ranging from the bullet tuna (max length: ...
fishing boats in the
Cantabrian Sea
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.
Today it is a simple dish with tuna,
potato
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Wild potato species can be found from the southern Unit ...
es,
onion
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s,
peppers
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, and
tomato
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es.
The original
French
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word ''marmite'' is a metal pot with lid. This French word ''marmite'' or the
Spanish
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equivalent ''marmita'' gives name to the dish in the East and Central Coast of Cantabria while the
Cantabrian word ''sorropotún'' is used in the West Coast. ''Marmitako'' in
Basque language means 'from the pot'.
History
Tuna pot was eaten by Basque fishermen during fishing season. As they stayed a long time at sea, the food used to go bad, so they ate the
tuna
A tuna is a saltwater fish that belongs to the tribe Thunnini, a subgrouping of the Scombridae (mackerel) family. The Thunnini comprise 15 species across five genera, the sizes of which vary greatly, ranging from the bullet tuna (max length: ...
they fished with cooked potatoes and
choricero peppers
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that kept well.
See also
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List of tuna dishes
This is a list of notable tuna dishes, consisting of foods and dishes prepared using tuna as a primary ingredient. Tuna is a versatile ingredient that is used in a variety of dishes, including entrees, sandwiches, sushi, salads, appetizers, soups ...
References
Spanish soups and stews
Tuna dishes
Basque cuisine
Cantabrian cuisine
National dishes
Potato dishes
Fish stews
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