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32 | Gazette Life | May 2026GAZETTE | RECIPEESCALD%u00d3N DE GOFIOGofio is an ancient Canarian staple, a toasted and ground cereal eaten by the original natives of the island long before the conquest. Nowadays, it%u2019s usually made from maize, wheat or barley, and we%u2019d recommend the La Molina brand, made here in Lanzarote in the old windmill at San Bartolom%u00e9. This is a simple Canarian dish, usually served as an accompaniment to meat or fish dishes. Traditional stews such as pucheros often provide the meat stock for the gofio, but you can buy your own. To be really traditional, cut a red onion into quarters and use the resulting slices as %u201cspoons%u201d. METHOD1. If you%u2019ve bought salted pork ribs (the most traditional ingredient), wash the salt off and soak for 6-8 hours, changing the water two or three times.2. Cover the ribs in water and simmer for 45-60 minutes, until the meat is soft. Remove the ribs and shred the meat.3. Over a low heat, add the ribs to the gofio and small chopped pieces of queso fresco (leave some for garnishing) . Add the meat stock, stirring continually until you have a thick, porridge-like consistency. 4. To serve, put the gofio in a lebrillo (a typical Canarian semi-glazed earthenware bowl) and decorate with chopped red onion and chopped queso fresco.Chef %u2019s tip: Whip up a green mojo sauce by blending a bunch fresh coriander (cilantro), 2 cloves of garlic, 100 mls of olive oil, 2-3 tbspns of white wine vinegar and a tspn of cumin. Once ready, drizzle it on the gofio.DISCOVER THE BEST TASTE OF THE CANARY ISLANDS IN PUERTO DEL CARMEN.For reservations call:+34 828 721 633 Av. Las Playas, Costa Mar Shopping Center, Puerto del Carmen.Enyesque del ArchipielagoEnyesquedelarchipielagoFor Canary Day, we%u2019ve asked the Enyesque del Archipi%u00e9lago restaurant in Puerto del Carmen, for one of their classic Canarian recipes. If you fancy more, just head to the Costamar Shopping Centre opposite Los Pocillos beach.INGREDIENTS %u2022 200 g Gofio, 250 g pork ribs,500 mls meat stock,Red onion, 100 g queso fresco (Canarian fresh cheese, available in all supermarkets) www.indiangourmet.es Calle Las Palmas no.4, Playa Blanca, 35580, Lanzarote+34 653 027 739 or +34 686 010 125OPEN EVERY DAY FROM 9AM till 11PM!INDIAN & ENGLISH BREAKFASTS SERVED 9AM - 12:30, FULL MENU INCLUDING LUNCH TAKE AWAY - FREE DELIVERY IN PLAYA BLANCA.BOOKING ADVISED!