Tapas, paella, jamon, bacalhau, pastel de nata, sofrito, and regional dishes.
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- What is paella?
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A rice dish from Valencia, Spain, cooked in a wide shallow pan with saffron, broth, and proteins
- What are tapas?
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Small appetizer plates or snacks traditionally served with drinks in Spain
- What is jamón?
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Spanish cured and aged ham, sliced thin and eaten as an appetizer
- What is gazpacho?
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Cold tomato soup served chilled, popular in hot Spanish summers
- What are croquetas?
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Fried, breaded cylindrical appetizers with a creamy filling of ham or cheese
- What is tortilla española?
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Spanish omelette made with eggs, sliced potatoes, and onions
- What are patatas bravas?
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Fried potato cubes served with spicy sauce and mayonnaise
- What are churros?
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Fried pastry sticks, dipped in hot chocolate or rolled in sugar
- What are gambas al ajillo?
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Shrimp cooked in olive oil with garlic and often chili peppers
- What is pulpo a la gallega?
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Octopus cooked Galician-style with olive oil, paprika, and coarse salt
- What is cocido madrileño?
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Madrid stew with chickpeas, beef, chorizo, and vegetables simmered together
- What is morcilla?
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Spanish blood sausage seasoned with paprika, garlic, and spices
- What are boquerones?
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Marinated white anchovy fillets served as a cold appetizer
- What is pan con tomate?
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Sliced bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt
- What are calamares a la romana?
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Squid rings fried in a light batter, served as an appetizer