Cuisine in Spain

Signature dishes

Paella

Rice dish cooked with saffron, seafood or rabbit, and vegetables

Region: Valencia
Main ingredients: Rice, Saffron, Seafood or rabbit, Olive oil, Vegetables

Gazpacho

Summer cold soup made from tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers

Region: Andalusia
Main ingredients: Tomatoes, Cucumber, Peppers, Olive oil, Vinegar

Tortilla Española

Thick Spanish omelet with potatoes

Region: Nationwide
Main ingredients: Eggs, Potatoes, Onion, Olive oil

Jamón Ibérico

Long-aged cured ham from Iberian pigs

Region: Extremadura
Main ingredients: Iberian pork, Salt

Tapas

General term for appetizers served in small plates with hundreds of varieties

Region: Nationwide
Main ingredients: Olives, Cheese, Seafood, Ham

Pulpo a la Gallega

Boiled octopus sprinkled with paprika and olive oil

Region: Galicia
Main ingredients: Octopus, Paprika powder, Olive oil, Salt

Cocido Madrileño

Chickpea stew with meat and vegetables, a capital staple

Region: Madrid
Main ingredients: Chickpeas, Beef, Pork, Sausage, Vegetables

Pintxos

Bite-sized creative snacks on toothpicks

Region: Basque Country
Main ingredients: Bread, Seafood, Meat, Vegetables

Churros con Chocolate

Fried dough pastries dipped in thick hot chocolate for breakfast or snack

Region: Madrid
Main ingredients: Flour, Oil, Sugar, Chocolate

Crema Catalana

Cinnamon-flavored custard topped with caramelized sugar

Region: Catalonia
Main ingredients: Milk, Egg yolk, Sugar, Cinnamon, Lemon peel