Spain is a country of rolling plains, azure coastlines, green hills, and snow-tipped peaks. In a country with so much variety and history, you can rest assured that the food will be some of the most inventive, delicious, and innovative in the world. Whilst some Spanish classics are known and loved around the world, each region still holds some of its culinary secrets close to its heart. Read on to discover three regional delicacies which you must try.
Pescado Frito (Fried Fish)
Typically found along the southern coast of Spain, this dish of fried fish may seem simple, but sometimes, simplicity is best. Fish caught in Spanish waters is some of the most delicious in the world, and this method of coating the fish in flour before deep frying in olive oil really allows the rich taste to stand out.
Fabada Asturiana (Asturian Beans)
Look to the northern coast of Spain, where the climate is wetter and wilder, for a comforting and hearty stew. Combining soft white beans with pork, bacon, morcilla (a type of blood sausage), and chorizo in a delicious sauce, this is a meal to see out the holiday on.
Escalivada
An opportunity for vegetarians to get involved, this sumptuous vegetable dish hails from the stunning region of Catalonia. Combining aubergines, peppers, tomatoes, onion, olive oil, and almonds, it really is a feast for the senses. Typically paired with fresh white bread (and a glass of cold white wine), this is a meal to savor as you sit in a Spanish town square and watch the world go by.
