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<\/p>\n\u00a1Bienvenidos todos! I\u2019m now over three months into my semester abroad here in Ciudad Real and I\u2019ve very much been enjoying everything Spain has to offer, especially the food! I love exploring all aspects of the Spanish culture, but as a foodie discovering all of the tasty delights Spain has to offer is definitely one of the best!\u00a0 Since there are so many dishes out here to try, I\u2019ve decided to compile some of the main ones into a list. \u00a1Aqui vamos! (here we go!)<\/p>\n
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A<\/strong>ceite de oliva- (Olive oil)- un ingrediente muy importante de la dieta mediterr\u00e1nea. Podemos encontrarlo en todas partes. Unas gotas de aceite de olive marcan una diferencia grande en la comida.<\/p>\n B<\/strong>ocadillos- They\u2019re essentially baguettes, so not a revolutionary or mind-blowing idea as we do have sandwiches in the UK, but there\u2019s something special about the humble bocadillo. Perhaps it\u2019s something to do with the fillings. In Spain, calamari and Spanish tortilla topped with mayonnaise are among the most common fillings, along with the more classic fillings of cheese and ham.<\/p>\n C<\/strong>hurros- Un plato t\u00edpico de Espa\u00f1a muy delicioso, especialmente con chocolate fundido. Cuando llegues a Espa\u00f1a, localizar una churrer\u00eda debe ser una prioridad.<\/p>\n D<\/strong>ulce de leche- un sirope de caramelo cremoso y pesado que puede acompa\u00f1ar a los churros.<\/p>\n E<\/strong>mpanada- it\u2019s sort of like a pasty but less flaky. It\u2019s typically filled with meat, fish or vegetables and a flavoursome tomato sauce. Interestingly, the word \u201cempanada\u201d comes from the Spanish verb \u201cempanar\u201d which means to wrap in bread!<\/p>\n F<\/strong>abada- This is a hearty Spanish bean and sausage stew, traditionally made in Asturias.<\/p>\n G<\/strong>ambas al ajillo- (prawns in fried garlic) \u00a1Un plato sabroso, arom\u00e1tico y sencillo!<\/p>\n H<\/strong>ornazo- This meat pie from the area of Salamanca and \u00c1vila is normally filled with pork loin, chorizo and boiled eggs.<\/p>\n I<\/strong>berian ham- (Jam\u00f3n ib\u00e9rico). Spain is well known for the ham it produces from free-range black Iberian pigs, in fact it is the world\u2019s number one producer and also consumer of dry-cured ham. You won\u2019t be able to walk into a supermarket in Spain without seeing about a hundred cured legs of pork.<\/p>\n J<\/strong>uice- specifically orange juice (Zumo de Naranja) It\u2019s naturally so incredibly sweet without a hint of sourness and is often made fresh in caf\u00e9s- so much nicer here than in the UK! This is something I\u2019ve definitely taken advantage of since being in Spain!<\/p>\n K<\/strong>– I\u2019m going to cheat a bit here and use another C instead of a K… \u00a0C<\/strong>roquetas- They\u2019re made by mixing together cured meats or fish with b\u00e9chamel sauce and then fried. They are often served as tapas. A tapas is sort of like a mini portion of a dish where you have 2\/3 (or more!) different tapas dishes which then equate to one meal.<\/p>\n L<\/strong>eche frita- (Fried milk) Me parec\u00eda un plato muy extra\u00f1o, pero este postre tiene un centro lechoso y cremoso adem\u00e1s de una l\u00e1mina crujiente.\u00a0 Son parecidas a las torrijas, un otro postre espa\u00f1ol muy conocido.<\/p>\n M<\/strong>ariscos-(Seafood) Son extremadamente prominente en la comida Espa\u00f1ola, y una cosa que me di cuenta cuando llegu\u00e9 a Espa\u00f1a es que el calamar es muy popular.<\/p>\n N<\/strong>atillas- Un postre de leche, az\u00facar, huevos, canela y vainilla.<\/p>\n O<\/strong>ctopus (Pulpo) – Octopus is a surprisingly popular dish here in Spain, and is particularly famous in Galicia where they seasoned it with paprika. I\u2019ve heard it\u2019s quite tasty, but I haven\u2019t managed to try it yet- I can\u2019t quite bring myself to eat it, I think it\u2019s something to do with the tentacles…<\/p>\n P<\/strong>atatas bravas- Patatas fritas con salsa picante.<\/p>\n Q<\/strong>ueso. Hay m\u00e1s de 150 tipos diferentes de quesos en Espa\u00f1a. Quesos t\u00edpicos son Manchego que es fuerte, Arz\u00faa que es cremoso y quesos azules como Cabrales.<\/p>\n R<\/strong>abo de toro- Un estofado tradicional andaluz de rabo de buey, zanahorias y cebollas.<\/p>\n S<\/strong>panish omelette (tortilla espa\u00f1ola) – This is one of those staple dishes I love that\u2019s always delicious and I could eat all the time without getting bored. It\u2019s made with egg and potato and sometimes onion and is common all over Spain. I like to eat it accompanied by pickles, bread and mayonnaise.<\/p>\n T<\/strong>ostada con tomate- (Tomatoes on toast)- Este plato es muy simple y delicioso y podemos encontrarlo en todas partes. A veces, se acompa\u00f1a a jam\u00f3n ib\u00e9rico y siempre a aceite de oliva. Se hace f\u00e1cilmente y es uno de mis platos favoritos.<\/p>\n Spanish ratatoU<\/strong>ille- (Pisto)- Me chifla la versi\u00f3n francesa de este plato entonces querr\u00eda mucho probar la versi\u00f3n Espa\u00f1ola. Esta versi\u00f3n es una mezcla de tomates, calabacines, pimientos, cebollas, ajo y aceite de olive. El toque diferente es la incorporaci\u00f3n de un huevo frito o de chorizo.<\/p>\n V<\/strong>alencian cuisine- Valencia is known for making gazpacho as well as one of Spain\u2019s most famous and delicious dishes; Paella (but more on this below!). Other famous dishes include arroz\u00a0 negro- rice with squid and squid ink, and Fideu\u00e1, a dish sort of similar to paella but made with noodles instead of rice.<\/p>\n W<\/strong>ine- Spain is renowned for its wine and is often drunk at meal times. Tinto de verano is a popular drink here in Spain and is made by mixing together tinto de verano (a red wine) and lemonade.<\/p>\n X<\/strong>at\u00f3- a Catalonian sauce made with almonds, hazelnuts, breadcrumbs, vinegar, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Usually served with an endive salad- yes, I know I\u2019m really scraping the barrel with this one, there aren\u2019t a lot of choices starting with \u201cx\u201d!<\/p>\n Y<\/strong>– PaeLL<\/strong>a- technically double \u201cL\u201d makes a \u201cY\u201d sound in Spanish, so I don\u2019t think I\u2019m breaking any rules! Paella is a signature dish well-known across the whole of Spain. It is an amazing rice-based dish made with seafood or chicken (or sometimes both) or even just vegetables. The very traditional Valencian paella is made with chicken or rabbit, beans and vegetables. It\u2019s also surprisingly easy to make!<\/p>\n GaZ<\/strong>pacho- Una sopa fr\u00eda y muy fresca, de tomate, pepino, aceite de oliva, pan rancio, vinagre de vino, ajo, sal y pimienta.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Muchas gracias por leer este blog y \u00a1buen provecho! (bon app\u00e9tit!, enjoy your meal!)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Un Poco de Vocabulario<\/u><\/p>\n Localizar- locate, pinpoint<\/p>\n Marcar una diferencia- to make a big difference<\/p>\n Encontrar- find<\/p>\n Una gota- a drop<\/p>\n Cremoso\/a- creamy<\/p>\n Pesado\/a- rich (when talking about food)<\/p>\n Fuerte- Sharp (flavour)<\/p>\n Rancio- Stale<\/p>\n Un toque diferente- twist<\/p>\n Chiflar- To like very much- works in the same way as \u201cGustar\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00a1Bienvenidos todos! 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