AN INVITATION TO EXPERIENCE THE JOURNEY OF THE MANILA GALLEON

Snacks

Rice tamal

Marmitako and red tuna sashimi

Reina Clam

Espelette pepper aguachile, jicama and cucumber

Huitlacoche and black truffle croquette

Main Courses

Margarita Scallop

Basque-style salpicon, black garlic emulsion

Bone Marrow and Escamoles Taco

Mamey macha sauce, pickled local squash and herbs

Mayan Octopus Ginatan

Sikil pak, roasted pumpkin and fried chaya leaves

Suckling Pig Filipino Spring Roll

Tamarind sinigan sauce, roasted poblano pepper cream and purslane

Wagyu Toast

Local banana purée, cashew, pandam and vegetables

Desserts

Soursop

Candied macadamia nuts and caviar

Putong

Saffron cream and pink pine nut ice cream

Cocoas

Cocoa bigne, white chocolate cream and pepper

Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz

The proposal from renowned chef Andoni Luis Aduriz invites us to embark on a culinary journey inspired by the historic Manila Route, telling a story of exchange and mestizaje over more than 250 years. In Xal, each dish is an invitation to discover the richness of the culinary heritage of Mexico, the Philippines, and the Basque Country, celebrating the meeting of cultures and the art of cooking.