SPANISH CUISINE
SPANISH CUISINE
Appetizers (Tapas)
Gambas al Ajillo – Sautéed shrimp in garlic and olive oil.
Patatas Bravas – Fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and aioli.
Jamón Ibérico – Thinly sliced Iberian ham served with breadsticks.
Tortilla Española – Traditional Spanish omelet with potatoes and onions.
Pan con Tomate – Toasted bread rubbed with ripe tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil.
Bacalao Croquetas – Salt cod croquettes.
Albondigas – Spanish meatballs in a rich tomato sauce.
Manchego Cheese and Quince Paste – A classic combination of aged Manchego cheese with sweet quince paste.
Main Courses
Paella Valenciana – Traditional paella with chicken, rabbit, and vegetables.
Seafood Paella – Paella with a variety of fresh seafood including mussels, clams, shrimp, and squid.
Fideuà – A Catalan dish similar to paella but made with short noodles and seafood.
Cochinillo Asado – Roast suckling pig, a specialty from Segovia.
Pulpo a la Gallega – Galician-style octopus served with paprika and olive oil.
Pollo al Chilindrón – Chicken stewed with peppers, tomatoes, and cured ham.
Side Dishes
Pisto Manchego – Spanish ratatouille with tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, and eggplant.
Espinacas con Garbanzos – Spinach with chickpeas, a popular Andalusian dish.
Pan Tumaca – Rustic bread with tomato and olive oil.
Patatas a lo Pobre – Poor man’s potatoes with onions and green peppers.
Desserts
Churros con Chocolate – Fried dough pastries served with thick hot chocolate.
Crema Catalana – Spanish version of crème brûlée with a citrus twist.
Tarta de Santiago – Almond cake dusted with powdered sugar.
Flan – Traditional Spanish caramel custard.
Polvorones – Spanish almond shortbread cookies.
Beverages
Sangria – Traditional Spanish punch with red wine, fruit juices, soda water, fruit, and sometimes brandy.
Cava – Spanish sparkling wine.
Rioja Wine – A selection of fine red wines from the Rioja region.
Horchata de Chufa – Refreshing drink made from tiger nuts, water, and sugar.
Spanish Coffee – Strong coffee often served with condensed milk.