Tuna pot facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Marmitako, marmita, marmite and sorropotún |
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| Type | Stew |
| Main ingredients | Potatoes, tuna, onions, peppers, and tomatoes |
Tuna pot is a delicious fish stew that comes from the northern coast of Spain. It's known by different names, like marmitako in the Basque Country and marmita or sorropotún in Cantabria. This hearty dish was first made by fishermen on their tuna fishing boats in the Cantabrian Sea.
Today, tuna pot is a popular and simple meal. It's made with fresh tuna, potatoes, onions, peppers, and tomatoes. The name marmite comes from a French word for a metal cooking pot with a lid. In Spanish, it's marmita. The word marmitako in Basque language means 'from the pot', which makes perfect sense for this stew!
History of Tuna Pot
How Fishermen Created This Dish
Tuna pot was a very important meal for Basque fishermen. They spent a long time at sea catching tuna. Fresh food was hard to keep from spoiling on their boats.
So, they needed ingredients that would last. They used the fresh tuna they caught. For vegetables, they relied on potatoes and special choricero peppers. These ingredients stayed good for a long time, making them perfect for life at sea. This simple, filling stew helped the fishermen stay strong and healthy during their long trips.
See also
In Spanish: Marmita de bonito para niños
