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Spanish Ingredients & Dishes

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Traditional Spanish Ingredients and Dishes

Here are some examples of traditional Spanish dishes and ingredients:

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Traditional ingredients

  • Fruit and vegetables - aubergines, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, potatoes and peppers.
  • Meat and fish - ham, seafood, chicken and lamb.
  • Herbs and spices - paprika, saffron and parsley.
  • Beans and olive oil are also commonly used in cooking.
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Traditional dishes

  • Paella (rice dish incorporating seafood and/or meat, stock and vegetables. Often cooked in bulk).
  • Empanadas (traditional pastries filled with meats and cheeses).
  • Chorizo (spicy sausage).
  • Queso Manchego (traditional Spanish cheese).
  • Gazpacho (cold tomato soup).
  • Tapas (selection of small dishes, such as patatas bravas, omelette and tortillas).
  • Churros (fried strands of dough).
  • Tortilla (Spanish omelette).
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Modern takes on traditional dishes

  • Paella arancini.
  • Tandoori masala flavoured Spanish omelette.
  • Vegetarian/vegan paella.
  • Black sesame churros.

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