Arrain Azoka 2023

Arrain Azoka

An annual event in Bermeo where the fishing and canning industries showcase their products, flavours and maritime culture, with tastings and activities for all ages. Bermeo Tuna takes part with culinary offerings designed to introduce visitors to tuna in various forms and to learn about its value and sustainability.

Objectives

To highlight the value of seafood and the work of the fishing and canning sectors.
To offer a gastronomic and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
To raise awareness of tuna (bluefin and albacore) in a practical and enjoyable way.
To strengthen the connection between the product, local culture and good practices regarding sustainability.

Information

AT BTWC, WE ORGANIZE AND PARTICIPATE IN TWO GASTRONOMIC ACTIVITIES:

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Subsequent tasting of tuna pintxos with the participation of BTWC's canning companies:
- Serrats
- Zallo
- Campos
- Arroyabe
- Cusumano
- Alakrana
- Bolton Food
And by the hands of chef Bihotza and Unai Urresti, who prepared two highly original and delicious pintxos using our canned tuna:
- Tuna belly (ventresca de bonito) taco with pickles
- Pani puri stuffed with albacore (bonito)

TUNA CITIES ACTIVITY

Featuring Jon Maia, who enlivened the presentation of all the dishes with his brilliant bertsos (traditional Basque improvised verses), and Zigor Iturrieta, who directed and hosted the event.
The 7 global tuna cities that sealed the Alliance in Bermeo last week were the stars of this fantastic gastronomic event:
- Tuna and albacore as the main ingredients in traditional dishes from Majuro (Marshall Islands).
- Pago Pago (American Samoa).
- Manta (Ecuador).
- Victoria (Seychelles).
- Concarneau (France).
- Bermeo.
All of them featured a touch of our own gastronomy, turning the dishes into culinary delicacies enjoyed by the visitors who packed the tent.

Other activities

The weekend was also packed with other gastronomic activities, workshops, and cultural events that made the Arrain Azoka (Fish Fair) a complete experience suitable for all kinds of audiences:
- The ronqueo (traditional traditional butchering/cutting of tuna) and showcooking by Alakrana
- Pairings by Urremendi
- The Alakrana Kids children's workshop
- The anchovy cleaning workshop by Toja
Without a doubt, another year that leaves a great taste in our mouths, and plenty of encouragement and excitement to start thinking about the next edition.