Spain: Dishes

Paella

A rice dish from Valencia, often with saffron and seafood.

💡 Did you know? It is cooked in a wide, shallow pan.

Tapas

Small savoury bites to share.

💡 Did you know? ‘Tapa’ means ‘lid’: once placed on the glass.

Spanish omelette

A thick omelette of egg and potato.

💡 Did you know? It tastes good warm or cold.

Gazpacho

A cold soup of tomato, cucumber and pepper.

💡 Did you know? Perfect on hot Andalusian summer days.

Jamón ibérico

Air-dried ham from the Iberian pig.

💡 Did you know? The finest pigs feed on acorns (bellota).

Patatas bravas

Fried potato cubes with a spicy sauce.

💡 Did you know? A tapas classic in every bar.

Croquetas

Breaded, creamy béchamel balls, often with ham.

💡 Did you know? They often use up the previous day's leftovers.

Pisto

A vegetable stew of tomato, courgette and pepper.

💡 Did you know? Often served with a fried egg.

Fabada

A hearty bean stew from Asturias with sausage.

💡 Did you know? It warms cold days in the north.