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What is typical Spanish food?<\/strong> That’s exactly what we’ll talk about in today’s article. To \n Spain<\/a>\n<\/strong> we traditionally go to Spain on our car trip to Portugal<\/strong><\/a>we usually stop here for one or two weeks every year<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

As far as food is concerned, it tends to be quite problematic for us because there is not much choice for vegetarians in traditional cuisine. That’s also why we have become quite expert in Spanish food. <\/strong>\ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n\n

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Table of Contents<\/p>\nToggle<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

  • History of Spanish cuisine<\/a><\/li>
  • What to buy in Spain: traditional Spanish products<\/a>
    • Spanish olive oil and Spanish olives<\/a><\/li>
    • Spanish ham<\/a><\/li>
    • Spanish cheeses<\/a><\/li>
    • Spanish sausages<\/a>
      • Chorizo<\/a><\/li>
      • Salchich\u00f3n<\/a><\/li>
      • Sobrasada<\/a><\/li>
      • Morcilla<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
      • Spanish wine<\/a><\/li>
      • Spanish oranges<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
      • Typical Spanish dishes: What to eat in a restaurant<\/a>
        • Paella – the national Spanish dish<\/a><\/li>
        • Arroz negro<\/a><\/li>
        • Fideua<\/a><\/li>
        • Tortilla de patata<\/a><\/li>
        • Tapas<\/a><\/li>
        • Pintxos<\/a><\/li>
        • Patatas bravas<\/a><\/li>
        • Croquettes – Croquetas<\/a><\/li>
        • Empanadas<\/a><\/li>
        • Gambas al ajillo<\/a><\/li>
        • Gazpacho and Salmorejo soups<\/a><\/li>
        • Calamares a la Romana<\/a><\/li>
        • Fabada Asturiana<\/a><\/li>
        • Pimientos de Padr\u00f3n<\/a><\/li>
        • Typical Spanish desserts<\/a>
          • Churros con Chocolate<\/a><\/li>
          • Crema Catalana<\/a><\/li>
          • Turr\u00f3n<\/a><\/li>
          • Flan<\/a><\/li>
          • Polvorones and Mantecados<\/a><\/li>
          • Natillas<\/a><\/li>
          • Arroz con Leche<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
          • Spanish drinks – what to drink in Spain<\/a>
            • Coffee<\/a><\/li>
            • Sangria<\/a><\/li>
            • Cava: Spanish variation on champagne<\/a><\/li>
            • Horchata<\/a><\/li>
            • Sherry from Andalusia<\/a><\/li>
            • Kalimotxo<\/a><\/li>
            • Anise<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
            • How regional Spanish cuisine differs<\/a>
                • Northern Spain: the Basque Country and Galicia<\/a><\/li>
                • Catalonia<\/a><\/li>
                • Andalusia<\/a><\/li>
                • Madrid and central Spain<\/a><\/li>
                • Valencia and the east coast<\/a><\/li>
                • Balearic and Canary Islands<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
                • Spanish eating habits – why restaurants are open “so weird”<\/a>
                  • Small and quick breakfast – desayuno<\/a><\/li>
                  • Morning and afternoon snacks – almuerzo y merienda<\/a><\/li>
                  • Late and longer lunches<\/a><\/li>
                  • Smaller dinners – comida y cena<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
                  • How it works in restaurants in Spain<\/a>
                    • Waiting to settle in Spain?<\/a><\/li>
                    • The waitress doesn’t notice you<\/a><\/li>
                    • Paying by card after the pandemic is commonplace<\/a><\/li>
                    • Do they tip in restaurants?<\/a><\/li>
                    • Is the menu in English?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
                    • Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>
                      • Do they tip in restaurants?<\/a><\/li>
                      • When are restaurants open in Spain?<\/a><\/li>
                      • What about the national Spanish dish?<\/a><\/li>
                      • What are the most popular Spanish tapas?<\/a><\/li>
                      • Is there a traditional Spanish drink I should try?<\/a><\/li>
                      • What is “tapas”?<\/a><\/li>
                      • What are the typical ingredients of Spanish cuisine?<\/a><\/li>
                      • Is Spanish cuisine suitable for vegetarians?<\/a><\/li>
                      • What is a typical Spanish dessert?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n

                        <\/span>History of Spanish cuisine<\/span><\/h2>\n\n

                        \n Spanish cuisine <\/a>\n<\/strong>is a Mediterranean cuisine, which means it is relatively healthy, rich in fruits, vegetables, salads, seafood and good quality olive oil. It was strongly influenced by the Arabs and Jews who lived on the Iberian Peninsula, as well as by the discovery of America and the arrival of new ingredients from the New World.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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                        Tapas are a staple of traditional Spanish cuisine and culture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

                        The Arabs brought rice to Spain, on which the most famous Spanish dish stands today – \n paella<\/a>\n<\/strong>. Their influence is also evident in the use of spices, especially saffron and cumin, sweetening with honey, and the addition of almonds and fruit to traditional Spanish dishes.<\/p>\n\n

                        After the discovery of America, Spanish cuisine was enriched by potatoes, which<\/strong> became part of two famous dishes – patatas bravas and tortilla de patata.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                        By the way, we recommend trying the great food tours and tapas tours right in Spain that you can book on GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n