Mediterranean flavours with finesse: the basis of Catalan cuisine
Today we are heading for Catalonia! Passionate about cooking, you’re back! It’s that our first article on gastronomy in Madrid due to make you want to learn more about Spanish cuisine. If you want to explore all this in more depth, but want to explore another region of this beautiful country that is Spain, why not opt for a culinary internship in Catalonia?
Catalan cuisine is Mediterranean cuisine, because of its Phoenician influence, and very refined. It consists of olive oil, onions, peppers, but also fruits, honeys and almonds. In this article, we will describe the different dishes that make up Catalan gastronomy and that will make you want to do your paid internship in this region.
If you come to Catalonia,you must taste the Pan con Tomato! A great specialty of the region, slices of bread with tomatoes, olive oil and salt. Just that, you’ll tell me! And yet it’s enough to feast at any time of the day. If you’re hungry but don’t want to eat something heavy, this is a very good alternative.
Then comes not a dish, but a Catalansauce, you’ve surely guessed which one it is, we’re talking about eidoli. This much-loved sauce is simply made up of two ingredients of garlic and olive oil. That the best things in life are the simplest. However, make no mistake, Catalonia has many very elaborate dishes while subtle. So let’s go on, The Catalan cuisine has brought a lot aside there.
You’ve always had trouble eating spinach, yet you know it’s good for your health. Well, that won’t be the case with the Espinacs a la Catalana. This tasty dish is made up of spinach cooked in salted water that you can then be accompanied by garlic and ham, auoi you reconciled with green vegetables. We also offer the Conill amb cargols, in other words the rabbit with snails. What strange mix do you think? However, this typical patron saint’s holiday dish is very popular and is perfect if you like fine dishes.
Finally always the best part
(always according to us
), desserts! We already know the churros but by venturing into the local specialties we offer you Catalan crema. It’s not only The Dessert region! On the surface, it looks very much like crème brûlée because of its caramelized surface, but is very different. It is a thick cream often flavoured with lemon, orange or cinnamon zest. Besides, we leave you a recipe right here,for those who would like to test at home. You might as well try new things during this period of confinement.
As you can see, Catalan cuisine is full of fairly light dishes. A perfect kitchen for warm summer nights on the edge of the Mediterranean.
If this article makes you hungry, (italways makes us hungry), and you want to learn how to prepare thesedishes during a culinary workshop in Catalonia,we invite you to register on our website! We offer year-round internships housed, fed and paid in hotels all over Spain! If you want to get out of your comfort zone and explore the richness of Catalan cuisine, opt for a catering course in Catalonia with Animafest!
And besides, if you are a restaurant or a hotel and you wish to welcome international interns this year, do not hesitate to visit our collaboration page. We explain how to collaborate with us so that we can post your internship offers on our platform.
