How to pronounce Morteruelo

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /moɾteˈɾwelo/. In plain English letters that is mor-teh-RWEH-loh, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Morteruelo?

Morteruelo is a main dish of Spain. Where it comes from: Cuenca (Castile-La Mancha). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and as a snack. Its main ingredients are offal, pork and wheat & flour. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Morteruelo comes from

Morteruelo is one of 60 signature dishes of Spain on this map.

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