Canarian Ropa Vieja

Whole island

Leftover dish with chickpeas and two meats (beef or cow and chicken or hen)Traditionally served with fried potatoesEach family keeps its secret recipe

A spoon dish of Canarian gastronomy. A traditional dish of leftovers: it is made with chickpeas and leftover meat from the stew (beef or cow and chicken or hen), shredded and sautéed in a stir-fry of onion, pepper, tomato, and garlic, and accompanied by diced fried potatoes. It does not contain carrots.

Each family has its secret recipe, but the result is always a dish with a homely flavor. It is traditionally served on Sundays and at popular festivals.