THE shepherd’s crumbs It is an essential dish of Navarre’s gastronomy. What was once a humble meal, typical of days of work in the fields, has today become a recipe loved by many.
Nowadays, many people are looking for enjoy the shepherd’s crumbs in its most authentic form. This is why many Navarrese restaurants offer them on their menu.
With ingredients Like dry bread, garlic, olive oil, and sometimes accompanied by chorizo, bacon or egg, migas de pastor may seem like a simple dish, but the restaurants that offer them have perfected the art of their preparation.
In this gastronomic tourwe will let you know the best places in Navarre where this dish acquires an unrivaled flavor. Find out where to enjoy best shepherd migas of the Foral Community.
MESÓN LAS TORRES
THE Ujué shepherd crumbs They have acquired an unprecedented reputation. In this city where bread is an essential element of their diet, they prepare very popular migas. At the beginning of September, the Ujué Crumbs Daywith popular tastings of this delicacy. Additionally, throughout the year, the city’s restaurants prepare migas de pastor to the delight of neighbors and visitors.
He Meson Las Torreswithout a doubt, is the one with the most fame. And many diners opt for their migas. For 40 years, the Ibáñez-Valencia family has been preparing migas in the purest traditional style, with Cabezón de Ujué bread and over a wood fire.
In this restaurantthe portion of migas de pastor for two people is priced at 21 euros. And you can taste other delicious dishes, such as lamb chops with vine branches.
SALE OF JUAN PITO
From the Middle Zone of Navarra we head towards the Pyrenees. More precisely, at the port of Belagua. There is the Venta de Juan Pinto, an ancient mountain refugewhich today remains an obligatory stop for all hikers in the area.
Their crumbs They can be enjoyed at the bar and in the restaurant’s dining room. They are served in small portions, for one person or two if you plan to snack on more things.
These crumbs are very characteristic because they are a little drier than those found in other restaurants. However, their unique flavor keeps many people coming back to the restaurant again and again to taste them.
The price of portion of crumbs In this restaurant it’s around 5 euros. And you can try other dishes: red beans, fried eggs with chistorra or churrasco, for example.
THE CAMPFIRE
Migas are a dish closely linked to the rural world. However, if you don’t have the option to travel from Pamplona to any of these cities, you don’t have to worry. In Pamplona there are also restaurants that prepare very good migas. One of them is La Fogoneta, a small GastroBar, located on Calle Francisco Bergamín.
In its input menu you can choose the shepherd’s crumbs. The portion on the menu has a price of 13.80 euros. But they can also be ordered from their menus. The daily menu costs 22.50 euros and the weekend menu costs 27.50.
The place where La Fogoneta is located is very small and has few tables, so booking in advance is recommended. Of course, it’s a very quiet space. Perfect for enjoy a meal with family or friends without too much noise.
CASA TOMÁS GRILL
He Grill Casa Tomas It is located in the municipality of San Martin de Unxa town a few kilometers from Ujué, land of shepherd’s crumbs.
This restaurant It has a dining room with views of the mountains and where you can breathe tranquility. This dining room is very spacious. It is a family business run by Tomás, Pilar and their son Rubén. It specializes in dishes from traditional Navarrean cuisineamong which are the shepherd’s crumbs.
In the starter menu you can order a portion of shepherd’s crumbs. This dish has a price of 9.50 euros. They are cooked according to a village plan and in the traditional style of the region.
ORGI RESTAURANT
He Orgi Restaurant is located very close to Orgi Forest, a popular place for families and hikersespecially on weekends. It is located in the municipality of Lisaso.
In this restaurant, the chef Mikel Odriozola mix on your plates tradition and avant-garde. And above all, it differentiates itself by introducing local products and some of the treasures of the Ulzama valley.
So things are, mushrooms have a big role in the menu of the Orgi Restaurant. And they give their shepherd’s crumbs a very characteristic flavor. In your starter menu, you can order a portion of shepherd’s breadcrumbs that surprises the palate. And that’s because in addition to having seasonal mushrooms, these crumbs are served with two egg yolks.
