How to pronounce Pisto manchego

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈpisto manˈtʃeɣo/. In plain English letters that is PEES-toh mahn-CHEH-goh, 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 Pisto manchego?

Pisto manchego is a main dish of Spain. Where it comes from: La Mancha. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are vegetables and egg. It tastes savory and fresh.

Where Pisto manchego comes from

Pisto manchego is one of 60 signature dishes of Spain on this map.

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