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 Spain is famous for its very good cuisine. At all times, there was a cult of food here. Spain itself is not one whole, since it is divided into many regions (more than 10). And each of them has its own traditions, its own culture, customs and dialects. These differences also apply to the kitchen. But in any case, the cuisine of any of the regions of Spain is very diverse, and the dishes are delicious and refined.
It should be noted that the cuisine of Spain at all times has been very influenced by the cuisines of other countries of the world. Over time, the set of products used changed, and was replenished after the arrival of the conquerors. As a result, the cuisine has become very rich.
For example, the national cuisine of the country "inherited" the use of olives from the ancient Romans, citrus fruits and almonds from centuries of Arab rule. Later, the Spanish diet included tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, beans, zucchini, potatoes, garlic and chocolate.
The cuisine of the north of the country is quite varied. In Galicia, which is surrounded by the ocean on 3 sides, local chefs are good at preparing fish and seafood dishes. These are dishes with sea urchins, octopus, lobster, smoked sardines. The fish soup according to the local recipe is also delicious.
By the way, it is quite common for Spanish cuisine to mix all the products together. These are meat, cheese, herbs, fish, vegetables.
Asturias love fabada - a dish with beans, as well as cheeses and pies stuffed with meat and beans. Many people love Asturian fish (fish is soaked in white wine and seasoned with chocolate, champignons, cinnamon, cloves, pepper and salt).
Catalans love roasts (casuela). Cheese and sausages are also very popular here. Catalan cuisine is quite savory. It contains original sauces and aromatic herbs. For example, this is "ali-oli" (garlic with butter), as well as "Romesco" sauce on a nut basis, with vegetables, herbs, oil, wine. It is also served cold, for example, with vegetables, and sometimes hot - with meat and fried fish. In Catalonia, you can also try lobster and shellfish.
Rice is very popular in Valencia. The locals cook deliciously paellareminiscent of pilaf. Classic paella is made with beef and chicken. Seafood, fish and vegetables are added to the modern version of the people. And it's all seasoned with saffron.
The south of Spain is famous for its hot weather. Popular here gazpacho... In the modern version, this dish is a cold thick tomato soup with mashed vegetables (garlic, cucumbers, onions). At the same time, the soup is seasoned with vegetable oil and wine vinegar. You can add bread croutons to the soup, and sprinkle with finely chopped egg and bell peppers on top. In the province of Malaga, walnuts are added to gazpacho. The Spaniards eat the dish with wooden dishes and wooden spoons. Gazpacho is very good to eat in summer. It quenches thirst, helps reduce AD. Soup can also be used as a drink - just pour it into a tall glass and put ice cubes there.
As for Andalusia and neighboring Extremadura, the "japugo" is very popular here. This is a fairly tasty variety of ham, which is also known as "jamon serrano. "This is a kind of visiting card of Spain.
In Spain, among other things, smoked pork hams are very popular. They are often served in bars. Spain also has its own special way of cooking hams and ham. The result is very, very tasty.
If you dine in a Spanish restaurant, pay attention to the number of forks (1 - 5), with their help it is customary here to designate the category of a particular institution.Choose those dishes that you like, but try a little at first, because if your stomach is used to a different cuisine, then it will be difficult for you to immediately switch to unusual dishes.
Mikhailova O.
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