La Ribera's Espardenyà: An Intense and Spiced Dish

La cuina de Morera travels to La Ribera today to prepare this traditional stew featuring eel, duck, and potatoes.

Generic image of a traditional Valencian slow-cooked dish.
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Generic image of a traditional Valencian slow-cooked dish.

Today, on the program La cuina de Morera, we travel to La Ribera to discover how to prepare an authentic espardenyà, a traditional dish slow-cooked with ingredients such as eel from l'Albufera, duck, potatoes, and hot peppers.

This dish, considered an heir to paella and allipebre, has become a gastronomic flag for the region. Its preparation requires patience, slowly simmering the main ingredients with good olive oil and red pepper.
The distinctive touch of the espardenyà comes from a mixture of almonds, bread, and garlic, giving it that characteristic and intense flavor. It's a spiced, hearty stew, ideal for enjoying with a spoon and bread, perfect for sharing among friends or during village festivals.

An intense and spiced stew, heir to paella and allipebre, which has become a gastronomic flag for the area.

The program La cuina de Morera, aired on May 21, 2026, explores the culinary riches of the Valencian Community, showcasing traditional recipes and the secrets of its most emblematic dishes.