{"id":19778,"date":"2026-06-22T10:39:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T10:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/platos-tipicos-de-gran-canaria\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T10:53:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T10:53:46","slug":"typical-dishes-gran-canaria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/en\/typical-dishes-gran-canaria\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Typical dishes from Gran Canaria you must try\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we think of the Canary Islands, the first things that come to mind are their <strong>wonderful climate<\/strong> and <strong>dreamlike landscapes<\/strong>. To these attributes, we should add an <strong>original and creative gastronomy<\/strong>, with flavours that are completely different from those found in the rest of Spain\u2019s cuisines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kitchens of each of the eight islands have their own peculiarities and characteristic products, such as <strong>coriander<\/strong> or <strong>millo<\/strong>, which make their gastronomy one of the most unique in Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would you like to discover the <strong>typical food of Gran Canaria<\/strong>? We reveal it through <strong>10 delicious dishes<\/strong>. Take note!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The typical canarian dishes you must try if you bisit Gran Canaria&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Canarian gastronomy<\/strong> is characterised by simplicity with a touch of exoticism. In its cuisine, traditional products are combined with simple preparation methods, typical of <strong>grandmother\u2019s cooking<\/strong>, resulting in exquisite and healthy dishes for lovers of <strong>traditional cuisine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the <strong>typical Canarian dishes<\/strong>, the following are absolute must-tries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sancocho<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The unusual name of this dish means <strong>\u201chalf-cooked food\u201d<\/strong> and consists of <strong>boiled salted fish<\/strong>, usually meagre or wreckfish, served with <strong>sweet potatoes, boiled potatoes, green or red mojo sauce<\/strong> and <strong>gofio<\/strong> in a clay casserole dish. It is perfect if you are looking for a dish with <strong>few calories<\/strong>, but with all the flavour of the Canary Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although it is traditionally associated with <strong>Good Friday<\/strong>, it is a festive dish that can be enjoyed throughout the rest of the year, standing out as one of the <strong>most popular gastronomic creations in the Canary Islands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Traditional-Canarian-cuisine-sancocho.webp\" alt=\"Traditional Canarian cuisine sancocho\" class=\"wp-image-19788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Traditional-Canarian-cuisine-sancocho.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Traditional-Canarian-cuisine-sancocho-768x284.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Canarian sancocho is one of Gran Canaria\u2019s most traditional dishes, made with salted fish, potatoes, mojo sauce and gofio.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rancho canario<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the typical food of Gran Canaria, this <strong>classic dish<\/strong> is a delight if you love <strong>spoon dishes<\/strong>. Its secret is nothing more than humble and simple ingredients, cooked with great care. A stew made with <strong>chickpeas, potatoes, tomato, thick noodles, pork and chorizo<\/strong>, paprika and saffron that you simply must try if you want to <strong>gather strength and face the day with energy<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stewed parrotfish with wrinkled potatoes&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may not know what a <strong>vieja<\/strong> is in Canarian gastronomy. It is a typical fish from the islands that can be cooked in countless ways. In this recipe, the parrotfish is prepared in a <strong>vegetable broth with potatoes, tomato, spring onion, garlic, coriander, cumin and chilli<\/strong>, and, of course, olive oil. It is then served with <strong>wrinkled potatoes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How are wrinkled potatoes prepared? They are made with typical island potatoes, known as <strong>papas bonitas<\/strong>, which are boiled unpeeled with plenty of salt. The result: delicious potatoes, either on their own, served with dishes like this one or with the typical <strong>Canarian mojo sauce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Typical-Canarian-food-papas-con-mojo.webp\" alt=\"Typical Canarian food papas con mojo\" class=\"wp-image-19789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Typical-Canarian-food-papas-con-mojo.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Typical-Canarian-food-papas-con-mojo-768x284.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Parrotfish with wrinkled potatoes is one of the most representative dishes of Gran Canaria\u2019s gastronomy.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Watercress stew&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another of the <strong>hearty Canarian stews<\/strong> that cannot be missed in winter. Its ingredients are very complete, as it includes a good amount of vegetables and a little meat. <strong>Watercress, green and pinto beans, pumpkin, pepper, onion, tomato, corn on the cob, garlic and pork ribs<\/strong>, together with spices such as <strong>cumin and saffron<\/strong>, are enough to create a very tasty and complete dish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Potato broth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then we have <strong>potato broth<\/strong>, another of the most popular Canarian spoon dishes on the island. It consists of a broth made with <strong>potatoes, tomato, green pepper, onion, coriander, garlic and cumin<\/strong>, with eggs cooked in it. It is a dish similar to the tomato soup found in Andalusian villages, quick and easy to prepare, with a <strong>delicious flavour that recalls earlier times<\/strong>. If you are vegetarian and love <strong>garden-based dishes<\/strong>, this one will surely win you over.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ropa vieja&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ropa vieja<\/strong> is a dish eaten in many Latin American countries such as Cuba, Mexico and Chile, among others, and, of course, in the Canary Islands. It is a <strong>leftover-based dish<\/strong>, as it can produce both a first course, the soup, and a second course, the ropa vieja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is prepared with <strong>beef flank, shoulder or brisket<\/strong>, cooked like a stew, together with <strong>potatoes, chickpeas, aromatic herbs and vegetables<\/strong>. After boiling the meat and chickpeas, the broth is removed and can be used for soup, while the meat is shredded and saut\u00e9ed with all the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/What-to-eat-in-the-Canary-Islands-ropa-vieja.webp\" alt=\"What to eat in the Canary Islands ropa vieja\" class=\"wp-image-19790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/What-to-eat-in-the-Canary-Islands-ropa-vieja.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/What-to-eat-in-the-Canary-Islands-ropa-vieja-768x284.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Canarian ropa vieja is a traditional dish made with shredded meat, chickpeas, potatoes and vegetables.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Canarian puchero&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is very similar to the version you can find on the Spanish mainland, but with a <strong>Canarian touch<\/strong>: <strong>pi\u00f1as de millo<\/strong>, or corn on the cob, one of Gran Canaria\u2019s typical products that make this puchero unique. Its secret: <strong>top-quality products cooked slowly<\/strong>. Its main ingredients include different meats such as <strong>beef, hen and pork<\/strong>, as well as carrot, cabbage, sweet potatoes, potatoes and legumes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rabbit in salmorejo&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the name may cause some confusion, this salmorejo has nothing to do with the Andalusian version. For this dish, the <strong>rabbit<\/strong> is marinated in a sauce made with <strong>garlic, bay leaf, white wine, vinegar, hot pepper, thyme, oregano and sweet paprika<\/strong>, and then fried. Finally, it is simmered with the sauce, and it is ready to serve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Canarian-gastronomy-rabbit-in-salmorejo.webp\" alt=\"Canarian gastronomy rabbit in salmorejo\" class=\"wp-image-19791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Canarian-gastronomy-rabbit-in-salmorejo.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Canarian-gastronomy-rabbit-in-salmorejo-768x284.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rabbit in salmorejo is one of the most typical dishes of the Canary Islands, prepared with a marinade of spices, wine and garlic.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pork meat&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of those <strong>Canarian dishes<\/strong> that cannot be missing from any traditional pilgrimage festival, although you can also find it in bars and restaurants throughout the rest of the year. It is made with <strong>marinated pork<\/strong> seasoned with paprika, oregano, thyme, wine and oil, fried and served with <strong>fried potatoes or wrinkled potatoes<\/strong>. It is a recipe enjoyed by both adults and children and one you will love if you are fond of <strong>meat-based combination dishes<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Roast pork leg&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the most common ways to eat pork on the island. A very simple recipe consisting of <strong>roasting a pork leg in the oven<\/strong> and then cutting it into slices. It is usually used to fill sandwiches or eaten as an <strong>enyesque<\/strong>, that is, as a tapa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All the <strong>buffet restaurants at <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/en\/hotels\/spain\/gran-canaria\/\"><strong>Lopesan hotels<\/strong><\/a> offer, once a week, a themed day featuring <strong>typical Canarian food<\/strong>. What are you waiting for to discover it?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we think of the Canary Islands, the first things that come to mind are their wonderful climate and dreamlike [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":19786,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[56,25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19778","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-canary-islands","category-gastronomy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19778","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19778"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19778\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19792,"href":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19778\/revisions\/19792"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19786"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}