| Spain is a very interesting country. Its history and | | | | ham, salt pork, chorizo, morcilla, a stewing chicken, |
| traditions have always been fascinating. And what | | | | garbanzos, potatoes, cabbage and carrots are the |
| more, the food… rich, exotic flavours that would | | | | ingredients besides onion and garlic. |
| surely make you crave for more. | | | | |
| So, before your mind start to imagine those | | | | Gazpacho – a cold Spanish tomato-based raw |
| mouth-watering dishes, why not have a review of | | | | vegetable soup, originating in the southern region |
| some of the famous Spanish dishes. Here they | | | | of Andalusia. |
| are… | | | | |
| | | | | Pescaito frito – is atraditional Shabbat fish dish |
| Paella – When Spanish dining is involved, paella | | | | common amongst Andalusian Jews. The |
| would be the first thing to pop in one's head. | | | | deep-frying of the fish in vegetable oil makes it |
| Considered as the most famous Spanish food, | | | | crisp and light even when eaten cold. |
| paella is a rice dish which originated in the Valencia | | | | |
| region. Usually, there are three types of paella: | | | | Torta de aceite - is a light, crispy and flaky |
| Paella Valenciana, Seafood Paella and Paella Mixta | | | | Sevillian biscuit. It is made up of wheat flour, extra |
| (mixed paella).Paella Valenciana consists of rice, | | | | virgin olive oil, almonds, sesame seeds, anise |
| meats, vegetables, snails and seasoning. Seafood | | | | seeds and anise flavor. |
| Paella is made with rice, a variety of seafoods, | | | | |
| beans and seasoning. While Paella Mixta is a | | | | Fabada Asturiana – a rich bean stew with |
| free-style combination of the two previously | | | | pork shoulder (lacon), morcilla, chorizo and saffron |
| mentioned kinds of paella. | | | | (azafran). Fabada is a heavay dish that's why |
| | | | | usually it is eaten during lunch. It is usually served |
| Arroz con leche – A rice pudding made with | | | | with a crusty bread, cider and or red wine. |
| milk and sugar. Sometimes it is also done with | | | | |
| cinnamon and lemon. | | | | Now that you know some of the popular dishes in |
| | | | | Spanish dining, you will no longer find it difficult to |
| Cocido – A stew made with different meats, | | | | understand the menu. So, why not try eating out |
| sausages, vegetables and garbanzo beans or | | | | with your friends? Visit the one of the Spanish |
| chickpeas. The most famous is the Cocido | | | | restaurants near you. |
| Madrileño or Madrid Stew. In this version beef, | | | | |