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turrón

Traditional dish from Spain

Must Try Vegetarian

About turrón

southern European nougat confection

Turrón, torró or torrone is a Mediterranean nougat confection, typically made of honey, sugar, and egg white, with toasted almonds or other nuts, and usually shaped either into a rectangular tablet or a round cake. Turrón is usually eaten as a dessert food around Christmas in Spain and Italy.

Cuisine Type

  • Spanish cuisine

Components

  • sugar
  • honey
  • almond
  • egg white

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Must-try when visiting Spain
Traditional Spain cuisine

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