What specialties will you discover during your internship in Spain?
Discover with Animafest the spanish specialties to make you want to come to Spain.
Whether you’re going for a week, two months, six months, in short or long term… You will have TIME to visit restaurants after the reopening of the post-covid period, and it will be an opportunity, even an excellent asset for you to travel in a country where gastronomy is world famous in the Mediterranean basin, especially Paella, which is a dish that immediately reminds us of the country of Flamenco! Here is a non-exhaustive list of the main typical Spanish dishes that you will discover during your stay:
The Paella
As I mentioned at the beginning, this is one of the most famous traditional dishes in Spain and very tasty in the rest of the world. It is a dish made of saffron rice, green/white beans, peppers, white wine, pork/chicken/rabbit, and seafood!
The potato omelet
Another well-known dish is an omelette, with thick potatoes, pepper, olive oil and, above all, lots of onions incorporated! It can also be served with salad…
The tortilla
It is a hearty food originating from Latin America and Spain. A pan-fried patty made of corn and flour with vegetable fat added. The traditional tortilla is stuffed with onions, tomatoes, lettuce, chicken, avocado and mayonnaise, usually accompanied by French fries!
Fried squid
For the amateurs of food rich in fat, I present you the squids accompanied by fine legs of hams and French fries, which you will be able to privilege in full sun!
Chorizo
A sausage originating from Spain and Portugal, which is one of the favorites for Europeans when ordering pizzas in particular… This sausage would be made with pork and beef, seasoned with pimentón, salt and a variety of paprika that gives its red color.
Gazpacho
A tomato soup with peppers, onions, cucumbers, garlic, and olive oil, which is traditionally served cold, when it reaches a good 30-35°c…
Asturian fabada
More particularly consumed in the region of Asturias, this dish is a stew composed of chorizo, white beans, black pudding. Very appreciated in a winter time to warm up!
The frixuelos of Asturias
The most popular confectionery of Asturias and Cantabria. It is a type of wafer made of wheat, corn or rye flour, coated with cream, accompanied by ice cream. Finally, the texture is a bit like a Spanish pancake!
The Goxua of alava
Although the term “goxua” means “rich” in Basque language, it is a sweet that has appeared in the Netherlands. It is a dessert made with whipped cream, topped with a layer of sponge cake and another layer of caramelized custard. It is the perfect dessert to enjoy during a meal with colleagues or friends!
Churros
Who has never seen a vendor serving churros at a fair in the distance? We all know him! It’s exactly this 3D spaghetti-shaped dough that will be dipped in the frying pan and then coated with sugar, to be served hot!
French toast (Torrija)
Usually eaten during the Easter season, it is a variation of the French French toast. The difference is that Spanish French toast is first prepared in eggs and milk and then dipped in olive oil, before being sprinkled with cinnamon, powdered sugar, caramel sauce, and finally ready to be eaten!
Here you can find recipes of 30 Spanish specialties easy to cook from home to your plates!
