Spanish cuisine is rich and varied, and there are many delicious dishes that could be considered the best.
Here are some of the most popular and emblematic dishes of Spanish gastronomy:
Paella: It is one of the most famous dishes of Spanish gastronomy, originally from Valencia. It consists of rice, seafood, chicken, rabbit, vegetables and spices.
Spanish omelette: It is an omelette made with potatoes, onion and egg, and it can be eaten both hot and cold.
Gazpacho: It is a cold soup made with tomato, cucumber, pepper, garlic, vinegar and olive oil.
Iberian ham: It is a cured ham from Iberian pigs that feed on acorns. It is a product highly valued for its flavor and texture.
Galician Octopus: It is a typical Galician dish that consists of cooked octopus, cut into slices and served with potatoes and olive oil.
Asturian stew: It is a traditional Asturian stew made with fabas (white beans), chorizo, black pudding and other sausages.
Churros con chocolate: It is a typical Spanish dessert that consists of tubes of fried and crunchy dough, accompanied by hot chocolate to dip them.
Croquettes: They are fried and crunchy dough balls filled with various ingredients such as ham, chicken, cod, spinach, among others.
Tapas
Tapas are a deeply rooted Spanish culinary tradition, which consists of serving small portions of food to accompany a drink, such as wine or beer.
They are often served in bars and restaurants as an appetizer or as a way to share food in a group.
The tapas can be hot or cold, and there are many varieties. Some of the more common caps include:
Olives: They are a typical Spanish appetizer, and are usually served on a small plate with a toothpick so that diners can pick them up.
Tortilla de patatas: It is an omelette made with potatoes, onion and egg, and it is cut into small pieces to serve as a tapa.
Croquettes: They are fried and crunchy dough balls filled with various ingredients such as ham, chicken, cod, spinach, among others.
Skewers: They are small skewers of meat, fish, vegetables, etc. which are served on a toothpick.
Cheese and sausages: They are small portions of cheese and sausages, such as chorizo, sausage or ham.
Patatas bravas: These are fried potatoes cut into cubes and served with a spicy sauce.
Garlic prawns: They are prawns cooked in olive oil with garlic and chilli.
Tapas are a very popular way of eating in Spain, and can be found in bars and restaurants across the country. It is also common to go out for tapas, that is, to go from bar to bar trying different tapas and drinks.
