Vegetables

Everybody in the Basque Country wish to arrive piparra season, what happens in July.

It is not a spicy chili, the skin is very delicate, being narrow, elongated and smooth in shape, with a round section.

The farmers, in collaboration with the Basque Government, have been improving the traditional characteristics of this chili pepper, native to America, developing a "specific ecotype" of the plant that is today production base.

The chilli is harvested by hand when it is at its optimum point.

SUGGESTIONS:

• Fried in Artajo8 Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil, served on a plate with a little salt.

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Gilda flavours burst in your mouth like no other. It must be eaten in a mouthful to feel the salty, intense and pickled flavours all together.
The pepper, pickled but not hot, the intensity of the olive and the top quality of Yurrita anchovy brings this popular Basque pintxo to its highest level.
Don't just imagin those flavours, just try it.

SUGGESTIONS

• To be enjoyed with a glass of txakoli or any other aperitive.

Our deliciously sweet piquillo peppers are traditionally roasted, peeled and preserved in their own juice for later use in pintxos.

Piquillo peppers are hand-picked variety of sweet pepper.

Easily recognizable thanks to their small size, triangular shape, curved tip and deep, blood-red colour, Piquillo peppers have an outstanding reputation for their luscious, sweet flavour. The peppers are traditionally grown in the Navarre region of the Basque Country near the town of Lodosa. The name means "little beaks" and it's easy to see why.

SUGGESTIONS

• They can be eaten as a starter or appetiser, sprinkled with garlic, drizzled with our oils and vinegars, served as a garnish or stuffed with our finest goat’s cheese.

Our deliciously sweet piquillo peppers are traditionally roasted, peeled and preserved in their own juice for later use in pintxos.

Piquillo peppers are hand-picked variety of sweet pepper.

Easily recognizable thanks to their small size, triangular shape, curved tip and deep, blood-red colour, Piquillo peppers have an outstanding reputation for their luscious, sweet flavour. The peppers are traditionally grown in the Navarre region of the Basque Country near the town of Lodosa. The name means "little beaks" and it's easy to see why.

SUGGESTIONS

• They can be eaten as a starter or appetiser, sprinkled with garlic, drizzled with our oils and vinegars, served as a garnish or stuffed with our finest goat’s cheese.

Ibarra peppers, are not hot. They have a gentle and depth pepper flavour that gives a special touch to dishes

Making a string, is the way that Basque farmers has protected peppers for centuries, from insects and humidity. Apart from being the best way to maintain peppers longer, it is a beautiful decorative piece for any kitchen.

SUGGESTIONS

• Presented in glass jars of varying sizes, this exquisite delicacy is popular both as an accompaniment to other dishes and as an appetiser.

It stands out for having a firm but fine skin, an intense red colour, a juicy and tender flesh and an unmistakable flavour.

This variety of tomato is grown, especially in the area of the Ribera de Navarra and has great prestige for its excellent quality.

Externally it is characterized by being flattened and presenting imperfections. 

Its harvesting begins in July and lasts for a couple of months, always depending on the weather.

SUGGESTIONS

• Feo tomato and Bonito del Norte salad

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Ibarra pepper is distinguished by its thin greenish yellow skin, mild spicy tender meat and soft flavour.

All the production is freshly harvested and packaged with the best quality.

The pepper is hand-selected and pickled in low-acid and low-salt white wine vinegar. At least after two months of maturation, it is ready to be tasted in different formats, both for consume at home and restaurants.

SUGGESTIONS

• Presented in glass jars of varying sizes, this exquisite delicacy is popular both as an accompaniment to other dishes and as an appetizer.

Another outstanding product from Artajo.

Artajo's best selection of Penta variety almonds from their own production, roasted with a touch of salt at a low temperature to preserve their nutritional properties to the maximum.

SUGGESTIONS

• Enjoy them with any of our young wines.

Choricero are a type of large, mild, fleshy red pepper. They give a rich earthy flavour to soups and casseroles. To preserve them they are hand strung then air-dried.

The choricero pepper is an important ingredient in Basque gastronomy. It is an essential ingredient for Bacalao a la Vizcaína or Patatas a la Riojana.

Making a string, is the way that Basque farmers has protected peppers for centuries, from insects and humidity. Apart from being the best way to maintain peppers longer, it is a beautiful decorative piece for any kitchen.

SUGGESTIONS

• Before using for cooking, hydrate the peppers in warm water, then peel and chop.

Beautiful paste of sweet piquillo peppers.

Easily recognizable thanks to their small size, triangular shape, curved tip and deep, blood-red colour, Piquillo peppers have an outstanding reputation for their luscious, sweet flavour. The peppers are traditionally grown in the Navarre region of the Basque Country near the town of Lodosa. The name means "little beaks" and it's easy to see why.

SUGGESTIONS

• They can be eaten as a starter or appetiser, sprinkled with garlic, drizzled with our oils and vinegars, served as a garnish or stuffed with our finest goat’s cheese.

White asparagus is a valued ingredient in the gastronomy of the Basque Country. While green varieties can taste a little grassy, white asparagus has a more delicate flavour and a sweeter taste with just a hint of bitterness.

SUGGESTIONS 

• Simply with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
• White asparagus with cured ham and Piquillo peppers

Artichoke hearts are one of the most delicious vegetables available. These artichoke hearts from La Churta are grown using organic methods, handpicked, peeled by hand and preserved in a way that retains their delicate flavour.

SUGGESTIONS

• Braised artichoke hearts with tomatoes and Ezpeleta pepper pulp
• Artichoke hearts with Idiazabal cheese topping