How to pronounce Quesada pasiega

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /keˈsaða paˈsjeɣa/. In plain English letters that is keh-SAH-dah pah-SYEH-gah, 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 Quesada pasiega?

Quesada pasiega is a dessert of Spain. Where it comes from: Pas valleys (Cantabria). People usually eat it at teatime. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese and egg. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Quesada pasiega comes from

Quesada pasiega is one of 60 signature dishes of Spain on this map. See all dishes from Cantabria.

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