Etxebarri

Simple and traditional recipes to cook at home

Typically spotted at Mount Amboto near Axpe, “Mari, the Amboto Lady” is the supreme goddess of Basque mythology. At the foot of the mountain, 25 years ago Bittor Arginzoniz built up an exceptional place with his own hands and no other reference than the most ancient cooking technique. With fire, custom grills and obsessive search of premium produce, Bittor revolutionized the way we heat meat, fish or vegs.

His secret is the man himself: the fire whisperer. An absolute benchmark of grilling, Axpe deserves a whole chapter in Michael Pollan’s last best-seller Cooked. Bittor offers the best performance of any particular product subject to be cooked. Discover why Etxebarri is the place where Anthony Bourdain would like to die (The NYT, 2011).

CONTENTS

• Bittor Arginzoniz, a man who had a dream.

• Axpe, surroundings and farmhouse.

• The quality of the fire: choosing the right types of wood.

• Cooking and innovation: original tools specially created for his restaurant.

• The result: original recipes of vegetables, seafood, fish, meat and desserts served at Etxebarri.