How to pronounce Patatas a la riojana

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /paˈtatas a la riˈxana/. In plain English letters that is pah-TAH-tahs ah lah ree-HAH-nah, 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 Patatas a la riojana?

Patatas a la riojana is a main dish of Spain. Where it comes from: La Rioja. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are potato and pork. It tastes savory and spicy.

Where Patatas a la riojana comes from

Patatas a la riojana is one of 60 signature dishes of Spain on this map. See all dishes from La Rioja.

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