Es Garbell's escarole fritters, an old recipe returning to the table

Escarole fritters are one of those dishes that remind us that Menorcan cuisine preserves a heritage of simple recipes that deserve to remain on our tables. At Es Garbell, in Sa Caleta, Jaume Pons Sintes brings them back among the dishes he usually writes on the daily specials board, particularly at weekends. They are not part of the regular menu, so finding them is a wonderful opportunity to rediscover a dish from the island's traditional home cooking.

In Menorca, «endívia» is the traditional name for escarole, a vegetable with a slightly bitter flavour that gives these fritters their distinctive character. Fried until golden, they have an irregular, crispy surface, while the inside retains the softness of the preparation. The photograph shows a generous portion, without unnecessary garnishes, highlighting the contrast between the vegetable and the texture of the fried batter.

Es Garbell is best known for its rice dishes and paellas, but the specials board offers the opportunity to discover other preparations linked to Menorca's culinary heritage. This attention to traditional cooking explains the value of escarole fritters: a humble preparation that preserves familiar flavours. At Foodies on Menorca, we particularly recommend them to those who love traditional gastronomy.

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Restaurant: Es Garbell
Address: Carrer d'Àries, s/n, Sa Caleta residential area, 07760 Ciutadella de Menorca
Location: Sa Caleta, Ciutadella de Menorca, Spain
Opening hours: Low season, Friday to Sunday, from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Opening hours may vary according to the season.
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Telephone / Reservations: (+34) 619 31 55 65
Specialities: Rice dishes and paellas, traditional Menorcan cuisine and Mediterranean cuisine.
Award: Ramon Cavaller Triay Award for Best Menorcan Cuisine Restaurant 2021, presented by the Association of Gastronomic Journalists and Writers of the Balearic Islands.
Additional information: Escarole fritters are not part of the regular menu but appear on the daily specials board, usually at weekends.