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Enjoying Spanish Food

Spanish food is rich in both ingredients and flavors. Saffron is the prime ingredient and spice that is used in most of the dishes. Sea Food is also very much preferred by the Spanish people. Tapas, which are small appetizers are quite popular throughout Spain and you will find a lot of bars and restaurants offering traditional Tapas. Below are some tips on how should one enjoy a great Spanish meal.

1.Start with sangria (red wine). This drink is actually a punch that is made by mixing brandy, red wine and fruit. In case you prefer white wine then have sangria that is made using white wine. This is also a very refreshing and fruity drink that is generally served chilled as sangria is supposed to.

2.Select some Tapas or small appetizers that are available in different exotic tastes throughout Spain. You can have many of these appetizers as they are basically small bite of food that is served traditionally with drinks. You can choose between chorizos (Spanish sausages), atun (tuna), mussels or clams. These Specialties of Spain are cooked on a very slow flame of heat using different kind of spices and oils.

3.Next you should go for in a hearty soup. A Galician soup named Caldo Gallego is made using beans and this soup is much known for its enticing flavor. Most of the restaurants in Spain serve this soup.

4.Then you can choose Spanish Pella Marinera for your main course. This dish has a base of yellow rice with mussels, shrimps, lobster and clams cooked in spices. Saffron is the main spice used for bestowing yellow color and also for seasoning. A lot of Spanish restaurants also serve tenderloins and steaks in a large variety. These are generally grilled on charcoal and taste awesome.

5.You can select rice pudding that has added cinnamon or the Arroz con Leche for Desert Storm. Caramel custard or flan is another favorite amongst Spaniards as desert.

The Cuisine of Spain is famous for the variety in dishes because of differences in culture, geography and climate. The availability of seafood is highly influenced by the water that surrounds the entire country and it also reflects the deep maritime roots that the country had. Due to extensive history and a large number of cultural influences, the Spain has benefited thousands of dishes and recipes. Spanish food is also renowned for fresh ingredients and health benefits.

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A best friend of mine is a food lover especially Spanish Food. Coming July is her birthday and I would like to cook some Spanish food for her and her husband. Can anyone give me suggestion on Spanish dishes to cook? Hopefully I can have a list of them (probably 10 to 15) for me to choose from. I am not a very good cook and this is my first time cooking Spanish food. I hope that I can prepare a good meal following some Spanish cooking books. Also, what is the hardest part to cook Spanish food? Is there any Spanish herbs/spices that is hard to get?

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Cooking Spanish Food

A Short Guide to Spanish Food

Spanish Food is simple and unpretentious, relying on the fresh produce available locally and seasonally. Despite an overall down-to-earth quality, it can vary wildly from region to region. Criss-crossed by mountains, travel within Spain was not easy until the mid 20th century, when roads connecting the different regions were constructed.

Before this time, recipes, and particular local specialities grew within individual regions, and many of them have remained unchanged for over 200 years. Local identity is strong and traditional cooking is highly appreciated as a form of living history.

Meat

Spain is a country of carnivores and meat products are of exceptional quality. Pork, beef, chicken and mutton are often roasted for celebratory occasions and suckling pig, veal and lamb are commonly available.

Particularly worth a try, chorizo is a pork sausage flavoured with paprika that is salty and often quite spicy. Spanish families often make their own chorizo sausage, maturing it in a cellar for several months before enjoying it. It can be found in many varieties; fresh, smoked, aged or with different combinations of spices dependent on region. Taste chorizo at every market you visit and experience the differences for yourself!

Fish and Seafood

With sea on three sides of the country, Spain has plentiful coastline and coastal regions take pride in their fresh and plentiful seafood. Mussels, squid, prawns and many wonderful varieties of fish are easily available. Try sea food paella, a delicious traditional pan cooked rice dish or freshly grilled sardines.

Eggs

Eggs are a Spanish staple and one of the most popular uses of egg is in the Spanish omelette or tortilla, a thick omelette that is cooked in a large heavy bottomed pan, without being flipped. It often contains potatoes and onions or other vegetables or meat, which are sauted first, before the egg mixture is added. Tortilla is served in thick wedges and is often served as tapas, plates of varied bite sized snack foods often available at bars.

Cheeses

Spanish cheese is often made of sheep’s or goat’s milk, as these popular farm animals do very well in the climate and landscapes of Spain. Cheese may be served as part of a meal or often at the end of it. A well known cheese worth trying is Manchengo, a flavourful sheep’s milk cheese.

Fruits and Vegetables

These are eaten in quantity as salads or accompaniments to a meal. Often used ingredients are aubergine and courgette. Local markets are rich sources of beautiful sun ripened vegetables.

The simple tastiness of Spanish food is delicious to most palates. Even if you do not have an adventurous nature, sampling some of the local specialities is a challenge that should yield fantastic results.

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