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]]>If we could give a number one ranking, we’d probably give it to Rome. Most of the foods we all eat regularly are from Italy, the two most notable being pizza and pasta. However, eating pizza and pasta in Italy is more authentic and delicious than anything you’ve ever tasted.
Paris is not just known for being the city of love. It also happens to be home to some of the best bakeries in the entire world. French cafes are simply divine, and even talking about it is making us want to fly there and sink our teeth into a fresh croissant.
The palette for Spanish food is more on the spicier side, which you can taste in their paella, but we’d hate for it to be reduced to just that. Their food is intensely reflectively on their culture, such as their Tapas, which is kind of like fancy finger food but more reflective on the casual manner in which Spanish people hang out and interact.
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]]>No visit to Spain would be complete without tapas. These bite-sized delights are a true celebration of Spanish cuisine and offer diners an opportunity to sample a wide variety of traditional flavors. Enjoy classics like fried potato with a spicy tomato sauce, known locally as patatas bravas, and gambas al ajillo—garlic shrimp. If you’re feeling brave, you can also try morcilla, a type of Spanish blood sausage. We recommend planning a tapas crawl, especially while staying in an area with a lot of restaurants.
Originating from the coastal region of Valencia, paella has become one of Spain’s most iconic dishes. Fresh seafood, meats, and seasonal vegetables are prepared together in saffron rice, then served in a traditional pan known as a paellera. The best places to enjoy paella are authentic Valencian restaurants, though the dish is easy to find throughout most of the country.
Pintxos are a Basque version of tapas originating from the Spanish coastal city of San Sebastián. They’re typically served on toothpicks and displayed on the counters of pintxos bars, where customers are free to order based on what visually appeals to them. Some of the most popular pintxos include grilled octopus and jamón ibérico, a type of cured pork leg. To get the full experience, hop around between pintxos bars to sample different dishes, and be sure to try some Basque wine along the way.
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]]>Spain is also known for its famous Spanish cuisine, including Paella, Empanadas and Tapas dishes. Let’s concentrate on the last one, Tapas. Tapas are extremely popular in Spain and in certain bars it has already evolved into an entire, sophisticated cuisine.
But What Are They?
Tapas is an appetiser or a snack, popular in the Spanish cuisine. It can be served cold, such as olives and cheese or hot, such as patatas bravas. Tapas are nowadays not only snacks but can also be combined to make a full meal. Small in size, but large in flavours, Tapas offers eaters the chance to explore many different dishes without feeling stuffed.
There is a huge variety of sweet, savoury and spicy tapas in Spain.
Have a look at which tapas you should certainly not miss:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BgN5OqXgCzA/?tagged=patatasbravas
1. Patatas Bravas – potatoes cut and fried in oil with either spicy tomato-based sauce or aioli.
2. Croquetas – fried balls of meat, fish or vegetables. Most popular with ham or cod.
3. Gambas Al Ajillo – fresh prawns cooked in olive oil with garlic and chili peppers.
4. Montaditos – small sandwiches, often toasted and served with a variety of meat, fish or vegetarian fillings.
5. Gazpacho – cold soup of vegetables like peppers, onion, garlic and cucumbers.
6. Tortilla de Patatas – an omelette made of potatoes with eggs and flavoured with onions.
7. Calamares a la Romana – battered and fried squid rings.
8. Gambas a la Plancha – whole, unpeeled shrimps, salted and cooked on a grill.
9. Gildas – an assembly of anchovy, olives and chili peppers.
10. Pimientos de Padron – small peppers fried in oil and salted, are often spicy.
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]]>The post The 3 Best European Cities For Foodies appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>If we could give a number one ranking, we’d probably give it to Rome. Most of the foods we all eat regularly are from Italy, the two most notable being pizza and pasta. However, eating pizza and pasta in Italy is more authentic and delicious than anything you’ve ever tasted.
Paris is not just known for being the city of love. It also happens to be home to some of the best bakeries in the entire world. French cafes are simply divine, and even talking about it is making us want to fly there and sink our teeth into a fresh croissant.
The palette for Spanish food is more on the spicier side, which you can taste in their paella, but we’d hate for it to be reduced to just that. Their food is intensely reflectively on their culture, such as their Tapas, which is kind of like fancy finger food but more reflective on the casual manner in which Spanish people hang out and interact.
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]]>The post Must-Have Culinary Experiences for Travelers in Spain appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>No visit to Spain would be complete without tapas. These bite-sized delights are a true celebration of Spanish cuisine and offer diners an opportunity to sample a wide variety of traditional flavors. Enjoy classics like fried potato with a spicy tomato sauce, known locally as patatas bravas, and gambas al ajillo—garlic shrimp. If you’re feeling brave, you can also try morcilla, a type of Spanish blood sausage. We recommend planning a tapas crawl, especially while staying in an area with a lot of restaurants.
Originating from the coastal region of Valencia, paella has become one of Spain’s most iconic dishes. Fresh seafood, meats, and seasonal vegetables are prepared together in saffron rice, then served in a traditional pan known as a paellera. The best places to enjoy paella are authentic Valencian restaurants, though the dish is easy to find throughout most of the country.
Pintxos are a Basque version of tapas originating from the Spanish coastal city of San Sebastián. They’re typically served on toothpicks and displayed on the counters of pintxos bars, where customers are free to order based on what visually appeals to them. Some of the most popular pintxos include grilled octopus and jamón ibérico, a type of cured pork leg. To get the full experience, hop around between pintxos bars to sample different dishes, and be sure to try some Basque wine along the way.
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]]>The post The Famous Spanish Cuisine is Definitely Worth The Trip appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>Spain is also known for its famous Spanish cuisine, including Paella, Empanadas and Tapas dishes. Let’s concentrate on the last one, Tapas. Tapas are extremely popular in Spain and in certain bars it has already evolved into an entire, sophisticated cuisine.
But What Are They?
Tapas is an appetiser or a snack, popular in the Spanish cuisine. It can be served cold, such as olives and cheese or hot, such as patatas bravas. Tapas are nowadays not only snacks but can also be combined to make a full meal. Small in size, but large in flavours, Tapas offers eaters the chance to explore many different dishes without feeling stuffed.
There is a huge variety of sweet, savoury and spicy tapas in Spain.
Have a look at which tapas you should certainly not miss:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BgN5OqXgCzA/?tagged=patatasbravas
1. Patatas Bravas – potatoes cut and fried in oil with either spicy tomato-based sauce or aioli.
2. Croquetas – fried balls of meat, fish or vegetables. Most popular with ham or cod.
3. Gambas Al Ajillo – fresh prawns cooked in olive oil with garlic and chili peppers.
4. Montaditos – small sandwiches, often toasted and served with a variety of meat, fish or vegetarian fillings.
5. Gazpacho – cold soup of vegetables like peppers, onion, garlic and cucumbers.
6. Tortilla de Patatas – an omelette made of potatoes with eggs and flavoured with onions.
7. Calamares a la Romana – battered and fried squid rings.
8. Gambas a la Plancha – whole, unpeeled shrimps, salted and cooked on a grill.
9. Gildas – an assembly of anchovy, olives and chili peppers.
10. Pimientos de Padron – small peppers fried in oil and salted, are often spicy.
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