Here are the top fifteen foods from Spain - from the dry, distinctively Spanish region of Andalucía to green hills and rugged coastline of Galicia.
1. Patatas Bravas
'Patatas Bravas' is a dish that is made from potatoes that have been fried until they are crisp on the outside. Chopped potatoes are fried and covered in a spicy tomato sauce. Patatas Bravas is also sometimes served with ali oli garlic sauce. There is a tapas bar with several 'branches' called 'Las Bravas' just south of Sol in Madrid where they have a nice patented bravas sauce.
2. Pulpo a la Gallega (Galician Octopus)
'Pulpo a la Gallega' is Galicia's signature dish. The octopus is boiled and then garnished with paprika, rock salt and olive oil. The flavor is subtle and inoffensive. Octopus actually has two textures - the inner muscle is slightly chewy, while the exterior is very slippery. Traditionally cooked in a big copper vat and served on a wooden plate sprinkled with salt and drizzled with olive oil. It can be found anywhere in seafood rich region of Galicia, in northwest Spain.
3. Gambas Ajillo (Garlic Prawns)
Delicious large prawns, cooked in olive oil with garlic and spicy chili flakes. Originally a Catalan dish but enjoyed throughout the country. Common in Madrid.
4. Pescado Frito (Fried Fish)
Though 'Pescado Frito' is a stereotypically British dish, fried fish is done best in Andalusia, or Cadiz to be precise. You can try Pescado Frito in Cadiz, in particular in the Las Flores Freideria in Plaza Topete/Plaza de los Flores.
5. Queso Manchego (Spanish Sheep Cheese)
A hard cheese from the Castilla-La Mancha region. Made from sheep milk, it is slightly salty and often served with jamon iberico. Queso Manchego can be found anywhere in Spain, though it is originally made in Castilla-La Mancha.
6. Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a cold soup and a Spanish national dish originating in Andalusia. It can be made of various ingredients, but the bread, garlic, olive oil, vinegar and salt are found in almost all versions, and tomato are also closely linked to the soup. Other common ingredients are peppers, onions, chives, chilli, cucumber and pepper. Gazpacho is quite typical in the summer, it often served with ice cubes.
7. Paella
The rice-based dish synonymous with Spanish cuisine often includes some combination of mussels, shrimp, chicken, rabbit, green beans, butter beans, snails, artichokes, and subtle saffron taste. Paella can be found in the province of Valencia, specifically in the towns of Perellonet or El Palmar. Paella is served today in countless variations and is a very popular dish.
8. Churros
Churros, sometimes referred to as a Spanish donut, is a deep-fried dough often made of water (or milk), flour, salt, olive oil. Churros are also popular in Latin America, France, Portugal, Morocco, the United States, Australia, and Spanish-speaking Caribbean islands. Dunk these ribbed fried dough rings in coffee for a Spanish breakfast. However they’re best eaten with thick, rich chocolate in the morning after a long night of drinking and dancing. Churraria is the best place to enjoy churros.
9. Tortilla Espanol (Spanish omelet)
Simple ingredients: potatoes, onions, and eggs, prepared on the stovetop. The perfect meal or snack anytime of day. Sometimes it will have prawns, mushrooms or squid inside and it will occasionally be served with cheese on top. Any bar in the country. A cafeteria in Spain that doesn't have a tortilla on the bar just doesn't feel right.
10. Pimentos de Padron
'Pimentos de Padron' is a dish with small, shallow-fried green peppers served whole and sprinkled with sea salt. Ideally it can enjoyed in Padron, but anywhere in Galicia in the summer is a fine place to try them.
11. Cochinillo Asado (Roast Suckling Pig)
'Cochinillo Asado' is roast baby pig. Its fatty outside is crisp and perfect for those who like pork rind, while its meat is tender and juicy. Segovia is famous for Cochinillo Asado and its inhabitants know it.
12. Empanada
'Empanada' is a stuffed pastry, originally from Galicia. The Galician variety is usually prepared with cod, chicken, or some variety of shellfish, and baked into a pie with peppers and onions.
13. Dulce de leche
'Dulce de leche' is a milk-based sauce. It resembles a syrup or caramel sauce and is made by slowly heating the milk, and has a yummy caramel-like flavor.
14. Poma al Forn
'Poma al Forn' is a kind of pie that is made from apples that have been caramelized, but still remain tender on the inside. The recipe for this dish is generally passed down through families, and is available in many restaurants.
15. Mel I Mato
'Mel I Mato' is a kind of dessert that is made from curd cheese and honey. It is served in an earthenware pot, which is supposed to bring out the best flavours.
- By Sunil R Yadav
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