Some of the most Spanish Cuisines in the world hail from Spain. This can be taken from the fact that there are restaurants in the country which might take a year, rather than a month in advance for booking. Also, most grand weddings and parties around the globe serve Spanish Cuisines to their guests. In this article, we have enlisted some famous Spanish recipes that are in demand all over the world.
- Gazpacho
Nothing tastes better on a hot, summer day than a glass filled with Gazpacho. It mainly combines pestle-mortared cucumber, garlic, onion, pepper, and tomato with olive oil, salt, water, and wine vinegar. Spanish cuisines hails from mainland Spain’s most southerly region, Andalucia, today it’s popularly consumed all over the world during hot summer days.
- Iberian Ham
Sliced ham is one of the most distinctive taste sensations all over the world. It is estimated that Spain produces a massive 40 million hams a year. Walk into any bar in the country and you will always see a leg of ham. On request, one of the bar staffs will slice said ham into succulent slices to serve you.
- Calamari
There is no argument that anything deep-fried tastes great. What is beyond doubt is that nothing tastes more scrumptious than crunchy battered squid. Especially when doused in freshly-squeezed lemon, it tastes amazingly yummy.
- Octopus to the Gallega
Pulpo a la Gallega or Pulpo a Feira is a traditional dish from the region of Galicia. It is the main dish enjoyed and served to guests during the patron saint festival in the city of Lugo. It is often served as a tapa (starter dish), but can be served as a main dish.
- Spanish tortilla
The key is to leave the eggs slightly undercooked; that’s what gives this to custardy (not bouncy) texture. It is much thicker than any other version of omelets. Chopped onions are sometimes added to the dish which often sparks controversial conversations with Spaniards.
- Catalan cream
Crema Catalana is a famous Spanish custard dessert that is made from milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, orange peel, and cinnamon. In this dish, caramelized sugar tops rich custard, flavored with citrus zest and cinnamon.
- sausage
This spicy, sweet sausage is a traditional Spanish dish that might linger for several hours after you eat it. Probably heavy on the garlic, it uses natural casings made from intestines, a method used since Roman times. Most sausages being fermented, cured and smoked may be sliced and eaten without cooking or added as an ingredient to any main dish. However, some sausages sold as chorizo may not be fermented and cured, and thus, requires cooking before consumption. Spanish chorizo and Portuguese chouriço get their distinctive smokiness and deep red color from dried, smoked, red peppers.
- Fabada Asturiana
This signature Asturian dish of fabada, alongside morcilla, is similar to black pudding. This hearty white-bean stew is favorite among mountain dwellers and it’s helpful in warming themselves up when the cold snap of winter strikes.
- Spicy potatoes
Patatas Bravas is a nation-wide favorite in Spain. They combine a fiery red sauce, varying in composition from one province to another, accompanying humble spuds which have been peeled, cubed and fried.
- Paella
This dish combines flavored rice, chicken or rabbit meat, vegetables, and fragrant spices. It originated somewhere in the mid-19th century, on the shore of Lake Albufera. Although the seafood versions are considered traditional in more coastal areas, the vegetable paella is a good alternative for those on a diet or vegans.
Needless to say that each regional specialty food in Spain is worth trying. If you want to taste any of your favorite Spanish delicacies, do not wait anymore. Just place your order with us and get your meal delivered at home.
