Spanish Food

By Megan HelmClass 9

Introduction

• The traditional meals in Spain are Paella and Tapas.

• They also eat stews and cooked meats such as pork and lamb, which they eat with rice, potatoes, vegetables and salad.

• Spanish people also eat lots of sea food.• When I went to Spain I pulled the heads and

shells off my prawns!

Foods that grow in Spain

• Some of the things they grow in Spain are peaches, plums, oranges, olives and almonds.

• They can grow fruit and nuts because the weather is hot.

• Lots of grapes are grown in Spain so people eat them and they are made into wine.

• Sheep and pigs are farmed in Spain for their meat.

Foods that grow in Spain

Spanish wine map

Tapas

• Tapas is another traditional meal.• Tapas is lots of different meals in small portions.• You can have tapas to start a meal, as a snack or

in small portions for a whole meal.• Here are some examples of tapas Patatas

Bravas ( spicy potatoes )• Tortilla Espanola ( omelette )• Albondigas ( meatballs)

Tapas

Paella

• Paella is usually seafood, meat, rice, olive oil and saffron which colours it yellow.

• Paella means frying pan.