Introduction to Spanish cuisine
Speaking of Spanish, it must be both familiar and strange to China people! Except for flamenco, bullfighting, Picasso and ham produced here, there seems to be no label to be associated with it. But if you are familiar with historical geography, you may realize that such a country, which is surrounded by the sea on three sides, has a long history and has been influenced by many foreign cultures, must contain something unique!
Yes, the traditional and modern culinary arts and the Spanish cuisine created by the high-quality ingredients of specialty products are delicious gifts and unique charm given to the world by Iberian Peninsula!
Spanish cuisine, as a model of world gourmet cooking, combines the essence of Mediterranean and Arabic cooking and is widely praised by gourmets all over the world. In Spain, crowds of Spaniards can be seen everywhere on the streets, and it is a pleasure to eat and drink in pubs. In addition, Spanish cuisine has won many honors. There are not only many famous chef colleges here, but also many Michelin chefs. At the same time, Michelin restaurants in Spain have become the best in European catering industry in terms of quantity and star rating.
Here are some very distinctive Spanish cuisines for everyone!
The most representative Spanish food, the first course is definitely "paella", which is the paella that foodies relish.
Spanish paella, mainly produced in Valencia, the land of fish and rice in Spain, is a kind of rice food mainly based on seafood, with Spanish rice as raw material. To be exact, it should be called "Spanish cauldron rice" because paella means "pot" in the local language. Good paella should be stewed with good fresh big fish bone soup, accompanied by lobster, abalone, cuttlefish, scallop and so on. Selected ingredients, attractive color and mouth-watering fragrance make paella one of the three famous western dishes.
When it comes to Spanish food, it is impossible not to mention Iberian ham. Iberian ham is a world-class food, and the ingredients are very particular. Ham made from black pigs raised in the mountains and fed only Mediterranean acorns has a unique flavor and can be eaten raw directly. Iberian ham has a uniform distribution of oil flowers, rose-red meat mixed with marble fat lines, delicate and plump meat, which is unforgettable. A good ham with bread and a glass of Spanish red wine are unforgettable!
In addition, Spanish snacks, as the quintessence of Spanish diet, must also be mentioned. Almost all big restaurants and small restaurants in Spain have snacks. Tapas is rich in content and fully embodies the essence of Spanish cuisine. Some of them have even transcended national boundaries and become world-wide delicacies.
In warm Spain, we can eat warm meals, flowers and spirits, and sing songs, which can be rough or small and exquisite. What a wonderful life!