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Enjoying Your Spanish Meal

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Spain is known for the variety of ingredients that it uses and the rich flavor that it has. Saffron is a common spice that is used in most of the Spanish dishes. Seafood's are a specialty in Spain and they are cooked in the most exotic manner. Well-known tapas which are also sometimes called finger foods are small appetizers that are immensely popular in Spanish bars and restaurants. It can be a pleasure enjoying a great Spanish meal.

There is a tremendous variance and diverse regional cultures that affect food in various different regions of Spain. In fact each region of Spain has a signature dish but in totality, Spanish food is a reason that is enough to draw anyone to this country. Perhaps, Paella happens to be the most famous Spanish dish. Other favorites are fabada, suckling pig, yeah you do and cold soup gazpacho.

You must start your meal with red wine sangria. This Spanish wine is actually a punch in which red wine is the main constituent, fruits and brandy are mixed along. In case you prefer white wine, you can order sangria that is made by using white wine. This is refreshing drink is chilled in a sangria pitch. The moment you have it, you will start feeling the Spanish authenticity.

The second part of your meal should be a selection of tapas. You can have a number of these small appetizer bites in different flavors. You can choose from mussels, clams, chorizos or atun. These tapas are traditionally cooked using olive oil and special spices. You can couple tapas with a nice and hearty soup. The best choice would be Caldo Gallego, which is a special Galician soup in which the main constituent is beans and it tastes delicious. You easily get this delicious soup in all standard Spanish restaurants.

In main course of you must have Spanish Paella Marinera dish. This well-known Mediterranean dish has a base of yellow rice along with shrimps, clams, mussels and lobster. A number of spices are used in its preparation and saffron is used for bestowing yellow color as well as for seasoning. You may also order for tenderloins and steaks that are grilled on charcoal or grilled a la brasa.

For dessert you can have rice pudding with cinnamon flavor or the Arroz con Leche. Also choose to have caramel custard or Flan. Enjoying your Spanish meal is an important element of for heart full vacations.



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