Alalunga - Hake in Green Sauce

Alalunga Hake in Green Sauce

European hake cooked in salsa verde, the classic green seafood sauce built from parsley, onion and garlic. Alalunga takes this regional staple and prepares the hake right in it, which is exactly what you want with flakey white fish. Parsley, garlic, olive oil and a bit of salt give the whole tin a rich, vibrant flavour. Serve it with toasted bread and sliced tomatoes, or bring in some roast potatoes and turn it into a proper meal.

Wine pairing: A crisp Albariño from Galicia is a natural fit with the herby, garlicky sauce. Or go for an unoaked Australian Chardonnay if you want something a little rounder.

Alalunga, Basque Craft in Every Tin

Over in the Basque Country, tinning fish is treated like an actual craft, and Alalunga is one of the most respected conservas houses doing it. Everything's prepared by hand in small batches with sustainably caught fish, using methods passed down over generations. Founded by chef Xabier Urtasun, the whole operation runs on a cook's instinct: precise, generous, and full of flavour without ever going over the top.