THE BEST DISHES IN SPAIN

Made by Baráth Balázs

Gazpacho(cold tomato soup)

-This food was originally made popular in Andalusia- It is really easy to make- The soup is usually served with a side of croutons or bread rolls

- It makes a refreshing entree in the warmer summer months

Tortilla de Patatas(spanish omelet)

- This is considered as common food in spain-  Many Spanish families will serve the Tortilla de Patatas for any given meal- This dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner

- You will find slices of this tortilla at just about every tapas bar in Spain.

Tapas („appetizers”)

-When eating tapas, you can usually choose from an exquisite variety of delicious appetizers or snacks- There are cold tapas (olives, cheeses, vegetables, smoked salmon) and warm tapas (fried shrimps, backed squid)

-  You can find many bars and restaurants in Spain offering only tapas

Chorizo (pork sausages)

-Chorizo is a hard sausage used in many different meals in Spanish cuisine- You may find it in tapas and sandwiches, and can be eaten without any further cooking

-  It has a rich red color due to the smoked red peppers from which it is made

Paella(rice meal)

-This traditional Spanish rice dish originated in Valencia- Yellow rice is seasoned with saffron and a wide variety of meat and seafood is added

-  The world's largest paella fed over 100.000 people

Pulpo a la Gallega (galician octopus)

-The flavor is subtle and inoffensive but the texture might put some people off -Though Galicia is most famous for the gallego version, this is actually the most popular way of eating it throughout Spain

-  Octopus actually has two textures - the inner muscle is slightly chewy, while the exterior (where the suckers are) is very slippery

Gambas Ajillo(Garlic Prawns)

-Delicious large prawns, cooked in olive oil with garlic and spicy chili flakes- This is considered as „fast food” in Spain

Pescado Frito (fried fish)

-Though it is a stereotypically British dish, fried fish is done best in Andalusia- In Cadiz, they serve a number of different types of fish

-  It had been also eaten by the Romans in historic Rome

Flan de Huevos(caramel custard)

-Eggs, milk, lemon rind and caramelized sugar are combined to make a sweet dessert food- In almost every Spanish restaurant you'll find "Flan casero", home made Caramel Custard on the menu

- There are many ways to make this

Churro (caramel custard)

-Churros are typically fried until they become crunchy, and may be sprinkled with sugar- They are normally eaten for breakfast dipped in hot chocolate

-  In southern, southwestern and southeastern Spain the word churro usually refers to the thicker variant, called porra elsewhere

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