Here’s the translation to American English:
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Chef Rubén Urbano from Fogaril Gastrobar in Sigüenza is preparing to represent his city in the final of the XVII International Medieval Tapas and Pinchos Competition, which will take place in Almazán from November 14 to 16. This significant event will bring together seven prominent chefs from Spain and Portugal, each a champion of their locality, competing for the coveted title of Medieval Chef 2025.
Urbano, who triumphed in the local Sigüenza competition held in June, now faces the challenge of defending the culinary honor of his city. His entry, a pincho titled Alter Ego, is a contemporary creation that combines medieval flavors, noted for its complexity and technique. This elaborate dish features a base of crispy puff pastry, dressed with oil and spices from the Sierra Ministra, topped with a rich sauce made from meat slow-cooked for thirty hours, confit picaña, gelatin of pig trotter, truffle zest, fresh mint, and celeriac cream.
“Representing Sigüenza in Almazán is very meaningful for us. We’ve worked hard since we opened in January, and it was already an honor to win our local competition. Now, we’re ready to shine in Almazán and show what we can do,” Urbano declares, viewing this competition as an opportunity to elevate the culinary visibility of Sigüenza.
The event not only poses a culinary challenge but also celebrates history, as participants must use ingredients that were common before the discovery of America, excluding products like tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers. This requirement adds an additional layer of creativity and historical rigor to each pincho presented.
In the competition, Urbano will face renowned chefs such as Gorka Irisarri from Hondarribia, Cristian Solana from Laguardia, Iban Garín from Estella-Lizarra, Trinidad Sánchez from Valencia de Alcántara, local representative Julia Medrano, and José Mário Magalhães from Portugal. The winner will take over from Íñigo Tizón, the champion of the previous edition, making Almazán the epicenter of medieval gastronomy during these days.
With this event, Almazán is expected to transform into a vibrant gathering of talent, history, and flavors, promising a unique experience of culinary heritage.
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Source: MiMub in Spanish
