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Authentic Spanish Food

The majority of Spanish Food is quick and simple to make, yet has a taste that you will never forget. Whatever your favorite Spanish food, fish, meat, vegetable etc., there will be numerous meals for you to choose from, from the vast Spanish Food menu.

If you are traveling to Spain, with a small bit of planing beforehand, you can find a town or region in Spain that specializes in Spanish Food that you like to eat and with a the authentic Spanish twist.

 

The Spanish food of that the central plateau of Castilla is known for isits lamb, pork, and game.
Northwestern Galicia is Spain's source for a wide variety of fresh shellfish and seafood.
Valencia is well known for a wide variety of delicious rice dishes, the most famous being Paella.

All Spanish food is famous for unique flavor given to it by Spanish Olive Oil. Also, Spanish Olives themselves are also famous for their flavor.


Spanish Food and Dining


Spanish Food and Dining are a major part of the country's social lifestyle.
If you want to get to know the Spanish people, a healthy interest in Spanish food is the best place to start.
In Spain are normally eaten at a leisurely pace, and can go on for hours.
Meal times are a time to get together and talk.
The majority of Spanish people consider Spanish food and the act of eating as an important part of the day.
Many people say that it is for these reasons that the Spanish Family group is very strong in Spain.


So what do people eat in Spain ?

Breakfasts in Spain vary from region but are normally small meals of bread, a toping of fruit preserves and a drink.
Strange as it may seem, the most popular Spanish food for breakfast is hot chocolate and fresh churros. The type of hot chocolate varies, between a special melted Bar of Chocolate and Thick powdered Chocolate Drink.

Horchata de Chufa is a favorite beverage in all of Spain, but particularly in the Community of Valencia, Murcia and Andalucía.
It is one of Spain's most famous drinks. Made of ground chufa nuts, grown in the Valle de Nito in Spain, it is very lightly seasoned with cinnamon and lemon.
Horchata de Chufa is completely different than Mexican horchata.It .

Jamón Serrano



There is no Spanish food more Spanish than jamón serrano, Spanish Dry-Cured Ham.
This country ham is a national treasure shared in Spain by all walks of life.
You find these hams wherever you look in Spain.
Jamones are found hanging in stores, bars, and even private homes.
A genuine jamón serrano from Spain has no equal.

There are also many excellent sausage type meats eaten in Spain, such as Salchichon, Chorizo Sobrasada, Fuet, Cantimpalo, Butifarra, Lomo Embuchado, Morcilla and many other styles of delicious chorizo.

Salchichon is made by mixing pork, garlic and black pepper to create a mild, flavorful sausage. Salchichon is enjoyed in many parts of Spain, each region having a distinctive style.

Authentic Spanish chorizo is delicious pork sausage, seasoned with sweet smoked Spanish paprika, pimentón dulce, a milder blend of the distinctive paprika that sets Spanish chorizo apart from sausages from any other country. Chorizos are normally dry-cured and ready to eat.

Spain's greatest contribution to gastronomy may well be the Tapa
These little portions of regional specialties are served in restaurants and bars throughout Spain and are generally accompanied by wine, beer or sangria.


Spanish Cheese is also growing in popularity.
There are many varieties, such as Manchego, Cabrales, Mahon, Los Balanchares Goat Cheese, 'Pimentino'Semi-Soft Goat Cheese.


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