Sukalki facts for kids

Sukalki is a very special and tasty stew from the Basque Country, a region in Spain. It's a hearty dish made mostly with meat and vegetables. Think of it like a thick, delicious meat sauce or stew that's so filling, you can eat it all by itself! It's a favorite meal for many people in the Basque Country.

What is Sukalki?

Sukalki is a type of ragù, which means it's a rich, slow-cooked meat sauce. It's known for being very comforting and full of flavor. People often make it for special events or competitions because it's such a traditional and important part of Basque cooking.

Ingredients for Sukalki

Making Sukalki involves several simple but delicious ingredients. The main ones are:

• Meat (usually beef)
• Onions
• Carrots
• Choricero peppers (a type of dried red pepper that adds a special flavor)
• Peas
• Potatoes
• Broth (like beef or vegetable broth)
• Oil
• Garlic
• Salt and other seasonings to taste

All these ingredients are cooked slowly together until the meat is super tender and the sauce is thick and rich.

Sukalki in Basque Culture

In the Basque Country, food is a big part of their culture and celebrations. Sukalki is so popular that people often hold cooking competitions where teams compete to make the best Sukalki!

The most famous of these cooking contests is the Sukalki competition in a town called Mungia. This big event is even known as Sukalki Eguna, which means "Sukalki Day." It's a fun day where people gather, cook, and celebrate this amazing dish.