Its origin comes from the Battle of Alcoy, which took place in the year 1276 between the people of Alcoy and the troops of the Muslim leader Al-Azraq at the gates of the city of Alicante.
Some history
The legend tells that Saint George appeared on horseback and was the one who tilted the battle in favor of the Christian side, for that reason it is celebrated around his feast day as he is the patron of this festival.
The name 'Moros y Cristianos' comes from historical and cultural times.
'Moro' is the way the Spaniards called inhabitants in Arabic towns. The Arabs ruled the territory now known as Spain.
With the arrival of the Spanish came the most famous cereal in all of Latin America, which is rice, changing Spanish gastronomy and becoming one of the dishes that most identify it worldwide.
After many struggles, the Christians managed to make the Moors leave and were able to reconquer their territory.
Moros y cristianos
Moros y cristianos is a traditional recipe that we cannot overlook. It is the globally known combination of rice and black beans, a delicious stew native to island cuisine.
From here they adapted the name 'Moros y Cristianos', well known in Cuba as 'arroz moro', which is a typical and highly appreciated dish by Cubans and whose name takes us back to the times of domination between Arabs and Spaniards.
