{"id":4427,"date":"2016-01-20T10:24:41","date_gmt":"2016-01-20T10:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitatavernes.es\/coca-salada-salt-pie\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T07:51:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:51:08","slug":"corn-pie","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/corn-pie\/","title":{"rendered":"Coca de Mestall (Corn Pie)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4427\" class=\"elementor elementor-4427 elementor-426\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-27b614c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"27b614c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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Its name refers to mestall, the mixture of corn flour and wheat flour that gives shape to a rustic, flavoursome dough closely linked to home cooking in the valley.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"lead\">It is a simple recipe in terms of ingredients, but one with a strong identity. It is made with flour, olive oil, warm water, salt and yeast, and finished with toppings such as longaniza, pancetta, botifarra or sardine, depending on each family\u2019s customs and tastes.<\/p>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<figure class=\"image-frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Traditional coca de mestall from La Valldigna\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/09_coca_de_mestall.jpeg\"\/><span>Coca de mestall<\/span><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"origen\">\r\n<div class=\"section-box intro-grid\">\r\n<figure class=\"image-frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Coca de mestall from La Valldigna\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/COCA-MESTALL.jpg\"\/><span>Oven-baked tradition<\/span><\/figure>\r\n<article class=\"intro-text\">\r\n<h2>A coca with La Valldigna identity<\/h2>\r\n<p>Coca de mestall is not a generic coca made with corn flour: it is a preparation with its own name within the gastronomy of La Valldigna. Mestall, understood as the mixture of flours, explains the origin of a dough that uses the strength and flavour of corn with the help of wheat flour, which adds elasticity.<\/p>\r\n<p>For generations, this kind of recipe formed part of everyday cooking, both at home and in local ovens. With just a few ingredients, families made a hearty coca that made good use of pantry staples such as cured sausage, pancetta, botifarra or sardine.<\/p>\r\n<p>The result is a coca with an intense flavour, a distinctive texture and a humble appearance, yet with great gastronomic value because it preserves a traditional way of cooking and understanding the cuisine of La Valldigna.<\/p>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"ingredients\">\r\n<div class=\"section-box\">\r\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"lead\">The quantities are simple, but it is important to respect the proportion of flours and add the water gradually so that the dough binds properly and keeps its body.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"recipe-card\">\r\n<div class=\"recipe-layout reverse\" data-match-height=\"ingredients\">\r\n<div class=\"recipe-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/coca-1200x700_c.jpg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ingredients and dough for coca de mestall\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/coca-1200x700_c.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"recipe-panel\">\r\n<div class=\"recipe-panel-head\"><h3>Coca de mestall<\/h3><div class=\"meta\"><span class=\"pill\">Recipe from La Valldigna<\/span><span class=\"pill\">Oven-baked dough<\/span><span class=\"pill\">Savoury coca<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n<h4>Ingredients for the dough:<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>450 g of flour:<\/strong> three quarters corn flour and one quarter wheat flour.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Olive oil.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Warm water,<\/strong> as much as the dough takes.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Saltt.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>25 g of fresh yeast<\/strong> or baker\u2019s yeast.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>To place on top:<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Longaniza.<\/li>\r\n<li>Pancetta.<\/li>\r\n<li>Botifarra.<\/li>\r\n<li>Sardine.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"info-grid\">\r\n<div class=\"info-card\"><strong>Corn flour<\/strong><span>It gives the coca its most distinctive flavour and a more rustic texture.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"info-card\"><strong>Wheat flour<\/strong><span>It helps give the dough elasticity and makes kneading easier.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"info-card\"><strong>Yeast and resting time<\/strong><span>They allow the dough to develop properly before going into the oven.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"preparacio\">\r\n<div class=\"section-box\">\r\n<h2>Step-by-step preparation<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"lead\">The original recipe is brief, but the process is easier to follow when each stage is clearly separated: preheating the oven, preparing the dough, working it, shaping the cocas, adding the toppings and baking them until golden.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"step-grid\">\r\n<article class=\"step-card\"><p><span class=\"step-num\">1<\/span><b>Preheat the oven.<\/b> Preheat the oven to around <strong>200 \u00baC<\/strong> while preparing the dough. This step matters because the coca should go into a hot oven so that it starts baking evenly from the beginning.<\/p><\/article>\r\n<article class=\"step-card\"><p><span class=\"step-num\">2<\/span><b>Prepare the flours.<\/b> Place the two flours in a large bowl: corn flour and wheat flour. This mixture is what gives coca de mestall its name and character.<\/p><\/article>\r\n<article class=\"step-card\"><p><span class=\"step-num\">3<\/span><b>Dissolve the yeast.<\/b> Dissolve the fresh yeast in a small glass of warm water. The water should not be too hot, only lukewarm, so that the yeast dissolves well and remains active.<\/p><\/article>\r\n<article class=\"step-card\"><p><span class=\"step-num\">4<\/span><b>Make the dough.<\/b> Add the dissolved yeast to the flours, together with a pinch of salt. Then add olive oil and warm water gradually, only as much as the dough needs, until all the ingredients are well combined.<\/p><\/article>\r\n<article class=\"step-card\"><p><span class=\"step-num\">5<\/span><b>Knead.<\/b> When the dough begins to take shape, flour the kitchen worktop and work it by hand. The dough should be smooth, manageable and elastic, without being too hard or overly sticky.<\/p><\/article>\r\n<article class=\"step-card\"><p><span class=\"step-num\">6<\/span><b>Shape the cocas.<\/b> Divide the dough into several balls, depending on how many cocas you want to make. Stretch each portion out on baking paper and shape it into a round or slightly oval form.<\/p><\/article>\r\n<article class=\"step-card\"><p><span class=\"step-num\">7<\/span><b>Add the topping.<\/b> Place the chosen topping on each coca: longaniza, pancetta, botifarra or sardine. To finish, add a pinch of salt and a little olive oil on top.<\/p><\/article>\r\n<article class=\"step-card\"><p><span class=\"step-num\">8<\/span><b>Rest and bake.<\/b> Before baking, leave the dough to rest so that it develops properly. Then bake for around <strong>25 to 30 minutes<\/strong>, until the coca is golden and the dough is fully cooked.<\/p><\/article>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"variants\">\r\n<div class=\"section-box\">\r\n<h2>Variations m\u00e9s habituals<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"lead\">Coca de mestall can be finished with different toppings. They all start from the same dough, but the final flavour changes considerably depending on what is placed on top.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"info-grid\">\r\n<div class=\"info-card\"><strong>With longaniza<\/strong><span>A tasty option closely linked to traditional cured sausage.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"info-card\"><strong>With pancetta<\/strong><span>It adds fat and intensity, helping the coca become more flavoursome.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"info-card\"><strong>With botifarra<\/strong><span>It gives a more robust result, ideal for those looking for a coca with character.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"info-card\"><strong>With sardine<\/strong><span>It offers a very distinctive salty contrast and a more pantry-style version.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"info-card\"><strong>With olive oil<\/strong><span>A final drizzle on top helps it bake and adds flavour to the surface.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"info-card\"><strong>With resting time<\/strong><span>Letting the dough rest improves its texture and helps it bake more evenly.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"imatges\">\r\n<div class=\"section-box\">\r\n<h2>Images de la coca de mestall<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"lead\">The images help show the texture and appearance of this traditional La Valldigna speciality: a coca with a firm dough, a golden surface and simple ingredients full of flavour.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"gallery\">\r\n<div class=\"recipe-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/09_coca_de_mestall.jpeg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Coca de mestall with cured sausage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/09_coca_de_mestall.jpeg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"recipe-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/COCA-MESTALL.jpg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Traditional coca de mestall\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/COCA-MESTALL.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"recipe-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/coca-1200x700_c.jpg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Traditional coca from La Valldigna\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/coca-1200x700_c.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"consells\">\r\n<div class=\"footer-note\">\r\n<h2>A recipe that preserves gastronomic memory<\/h2>\r\n<p>Coca de mestall is a simple and valuable example of La Valldigna\u2019s traditional cuisine. 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