
July 14, 2026
Kokotxas Are Not Hake Cheeks. The Basque Word Says Chin.
Kokotxas are marketed as "hake cheeks," but the Basque word kokotxa means chin. The etymology, the science, and where Pamplona eats them.
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Kokotxas are marketed as "hake cheeks," but the Basque word kokotxa means chin. The etymology, the science, and where Pamplona eats them.