Ajo Colorao

Ajo Colorao refers to one of Vera’s most traditional dishes. It is made with potatoes, paprika, tomatoes, garlic, and red peppers which are sautéed in olive oil, then strands of saffron are added along with some water. Once the mixture is soft, it is pureed and decorated with halved boiled eggs. Vera sits on the eastern side of the province of Almería in Spain. It is nestled between the Alhamilla and Carbrera Mountains, Vera is bordered by both mountains and the Mediterranean Sea.