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Dishes of Spain
Spaniards are traditionally made from food cult. They love to eat and can take food from early morning to late evening. Local residents have taken twice for breakfast, abundant dining, dining and snacking between meals.
The most popular food
Spanish dishes rich in meat, and so it is very hearty. Although the national cuisine of the country belongs to the Mediterranean, but it is very different from the kitchen Italy, Greece and other countries. First place in the Spanish gastronomy withdrawn Hamon - jerked pork ham. It is characterized by long and complex process of production, and therefore is not cheap.
The second most popular in the country occupies the paella. According to the classic recipe it is made from rice with rabbit meat and olive oil, without the addition of seafood. Different regions have their own recipes for this dish. Her do with vegetables, seafood, chicken and sausage. Popularity in the country are complex and nutritious side dishes. In addition, cooks often mixed incongruous. For example, in a soup plate, along with seafood you can find pieces of smoked sausage or beef meatballs, carrots, green peas, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes and greens.
Spanish Food different spicy flavor, since they are prepared with the use of large amounts of aromatic plants. Sauces for use pine needles, garlic, almonds, onions, saffron yellow and red pepper. Residents of the central parts of the country usually use lamb and rice. On the Mediterranean coast in the priority of fish, rice, pork and veal. In the northern part of Spain's popular potatoes, beans and beef. Vegetable cooks use bell peppers, tomatoes, different cabbage, eggplant, zucchini, celery, beans, peas. Spaniards love pickled vegetables: cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini and peppers. An important part of Spanish cuisine are milk products. Widespread species have different cheeses.
Interesting features of the Spanish table
The day begins with a light breakfast, which consists of chocolate with milk or coffee, cakes, open sandwiches or pancakes. Soup and snacks are served at lunch, about 14-15 hours of the day when there is a siesta. At this time, on the table there is a dish garnished with vegetables, fish or eggs. Siesta lasts about 2-3 hours. First used aperitif - pan con tomato sauce or fried pieces of bread with tomatoes and garlic. Also served sauce of olive oil. Dinner takes about 22 hours. The main ingredients of dishes - tomatoes, garlic and olive oil. They are included in almost all dishes, and are sometimes used separately. A popular snack in Spain is tapas. It is defined as fish or meats, tiny sandwiches, anchovies. After the tapas on the table appear salads: octopus, potatoes, arugula and jamon.