Spanish cuisine is varied and attractive. Each of the 18 regions of Spain prides itself on its culinary delights, but some of the food and drink you have to visit Spain is a must.
Spanish dishes
Paella is an original Spanish dish that every tourist should try. Although you can collect up to 300 different Paella recipes around the country, there are several unchanged ingredients: rice, olive oil and saffron, seafood and several types of meat. It is cooked in huge pans, and the smell can be heard even on the next street.
Try Jamon, which Spain is famous for - dry-cured pork leg. Spanish pigs are fed with acorns, and it is believed that they give "Jamon" such a pleasant taste. In Castile, one of the regions of Spain, "Morsilha" is excellently prepared - pork blood sausage with the addition of fat and a small amount of rice.
One of the most popular Spanish products that came to Russia is blue cheese. It is in Spain that you can taste real cabrales.
Be sure to try more meat and fish dishes. The Spaniards prepare such dishes they are excellent. Boiled octopus - pulpo a feira is very popular among tourists. Fresh and boiled vegetables will be an excellent side dish.
The sophistication of many dishes is given by unusual sauces, the recipes of which are more than 1000. For example, "Ali-oli" is a Spanish garlic mayonnaise made only from olive oil and garlic. The sauce, which contains nutmeg and almonds, has an interesting taste.
The original Churros dessert is hot chocolate with fried dough spirals. Interestingly, the Spaniards most often drink this kind of chocolate at night.
Vegetable salads are very popular in Spain. The chefs mix any vegetables and get new recipes all the time. One of any Spanish salads is tomatoes with garlic and olive oil.
Spanish drinks
Spanish factories dispense excellent wines and liqueurs. The most popular Spanish wine in Russia is Sherry. It is made from three types of grapes: Palomino Fino, Pedro Jimenez and Moscatel. There are about 15 types of "Sherry", differing in aging, sweetness and strength. Sherry-based cocktails are often served in bars, mixed with vodka, gin or whiskey.
The most famous Spanish liqueur is called Liqueur 23, because it consists of 23 components: mint, wormwood, rosemary and even lavender.
Another truly Spanish drink is sangria. It is a sweetened spicy red wine with distinctive aromas and flavors. Real sangria can only be tasted in Spain.
Of the soft drinks, the compulsory tasting program includes horchata, a drink made from almonds.
