Typical Spanish Dishes

Once you have accustomed yourself to these times and customs, you are ready to discover the diversity of Spanish cuisine. Depending on the region you are visiting, the “typical” dishes can vary, but here are some dining tips:

Fish: A staple part of the Mediterranean diet. Especially good in coastal regions and large cities with a wide variety to choose from, you can experiment. Lamb: Especially popular in Northern Spain. Pork and Cured meats. Spain is famous for its ham and pork products such as cured Serrano ham and “chorizo ”. Shellfish/Seafood: Abundant in many regions and meals such as the world renowned Spanish “paella” rice dish. Also recommended is “pulpo ” (octopus) often served with potatoes and paprika and calamari (fried squid). Wine. “vino de la casa ” (house wine), “vino tinto” (red wine), "vino blanco "(white wine), or "vino rosado " (rosé). Cheese. There are hundreds of varieties ranging from light, medium to strong in flavor and made from cow, sheep, or goat milk. The most known cheeses are Manchego and Cabrales. Offal: For the brave, Spaniards make use of most parts of the animals they eat. You can try typical dishes such as “callos” (tripe or stomach lining), “jeta” (pig mug), “riñones” (kidneys), “criadillas” (testicles), “lengua” (tongue), “crestas de gallo” (rooster combs), “morcilla” (blood sausage), and the list goes on.