Gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp) is a popular Spanish dish found principally in the south and center of Spain. The primary ingredients consist of shrimp, garlic and olive oil but there are many variations. It’s often served in Spain’s tapas…
Xató is a typical Catalan dish. Ingredients Sauce 100 g toasted almonds 60 g toasted hazelnuts 2 cured anchovies, salt removed 2 cloves garlic 4 pieces scalded nyores ½ piece chile pepper (optional) 2–3 slices fried or toasted bread Vinegar…
People visiting Spain will sooner or later come face to face with a typical Spanish delicacy called the tortilla. You can find this dish in every bar, pub or restaurant in the country. The tortilla can be ordered as a…
Tortilla de patatas (potato omelette) is also sometimes called Tortilla española de patatas (Spanish omelette) to differentiate it from the dish commonly known as tortilla francesa (French omelette) or just tortilla, which is made only with eggs, as well as…
The Spanish omelet (tortilla) is one of the best-known Spanish dishes, and it would be very rare to find a tapas bar that does not offer the Spanish tortilla. This tapa is versatile, and other ingredients such as mushrooms, tomatoes,…
Salmorejo is a purée consisting of tomato and bread, originating from Córdoba, Spain. It is made from tomatoes, bread, oil and garlic. The tomatoes are skinned and then puréed with the other ingredients. The purée is served cold and may…
The omelette of breadcrumbs (in Spanish, tortilla de pan rallado) is a traditional recipe from Málaga, Spain. The origins of the recipe are uncertain and diverse. The Romans cooked an omelette shaped cake which they called ovorum torta. The omelette…
Mató de pedralbes is a Spanish custard dessert. Ingredients 1 litre milk ¼ kilo white sugar 100 grams maize flour 10 yolks 2 cinnamon sticks Procedure Stir the maize flour into a glass of the cold milk. Put the rest…
Green olives marinated in herbs and garlic are very common in Spanish restaurants. They are commonly served free when you order a drink, and are often served with toasted, salted nuts. Ingredients 2 cups (16 oz/450 g) unpitted large green…