Pisto facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Pisto manchego |
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| Type | Stew |
| Place of origin | Spain |
| Region or state | La Mancha |
| Serving temperature | Warm |
| Main ingredients | Tomatoes, onions, eggplants or courgettes, green and red peppers, olive oil |
Pisto is a delicious Spanish dish. It comes from regions like Region of Murcia, Castilla La Mancha, and Extremadura. It's a bit like a vegetable stew.
Pisto is made with fresh vegetables. These include tomatoes, onions, eggplant or courgettes, and green and red peppers. All these veggies are cooked in olive oil.
People usually eat Pisto warm. It can be a starter before a main meal. Sometimes, it's served with other foods. You might find it with white rice, a piece of bread, or a fried egg on top. Some people also add pieces of cured ham. Pisto is also a popular filling for tasty pasties and small tartlets called empanadillas.
Pisto's Spanish Roots
The full name for this dish is often Pisto manchego. This name comes from its home region, La Mancha. La Mancha is mostly in the area of Castilla La Mancha.
You can find similar versions of Pisto in other parts of Spain. For example, in Extremadura, it's known as pisto extremeño.
Pisto a la Bilbaína
There's another type of Pisto called Pisto a la Bilbaína. This version comes from Bilbao. Bilbao is a city in the Basque Country.
Pisto a la Bilbaína is a bit different from Pisto manchego. It usually only has courgettes and green peppers. These are cooked in a tomato sauce. Sometimes, it's even lightly mixed with scrambled eggs.
See also
In Spanish: Pisto manchego para niños
