Carcamusas is a culinary specialty of Toledo, Spain, generally served as a tapa in bars. It consists of a stew of lean pork with a moderately spicy tomato sauce and peas. It is traditionally served in an earthenware casserole, along with potatoes and bread.
The origin of the name "carcamusas" is unclear. One theory attributes it to the owner of the restaurant Bar Ludeña in the mid 20th century, who served the dish to a clientele consisting of older men, known as "carcas," and the younger women they considered their muses, or "musas."
References
- ^ López, María (11 September 2024). "Este es uno de los aperitivos típicos de Toledo favoritos: un plato tradicional lleno de sabor". El Digital Castilla-La Mancha – via El Español.
- ^ Plaza, Ana (29 May 2024). "Receta de carcamusas, la tapa tradicional de Toledo a base de carne de cerdo". Infobae.