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Barcelona, Spain in addition to the beautiful architecture and rich performances is a gastronome delight. It is a Mecca of gastronomic tourism; in addition to traditional activities of Catalonia, this city offers improved recipes and international dishes. Here are the food recommendations that one should not miss while in Barcelona especially if you’re a food lover.
Tapas
Tapas are tasty portions of dishes which are best served to be enjoyed in small portions in approximately 10 pieces per order. Greek music is rather popular in Barcelona: they eat tasty tapas and food bars there and this is very colorful and interesting. Some popular tapas include:
Patatas Bravas: French friesis a spicy tomato sauce and garlic aioli.The served dish is the french friois.
Croquetas: Small boiled potatoes of light dough covered with mashed potatoes with ham, cheese, or seafood.
Pimientos de Padrón: Green pepper outer skin split with grains of sel.
Pulpo a la Gallega: Steak Galizan-style octopus with potatoes, olive oil and paprika.
Paella
Paella is a classic rice dish that due to its origins is attributed to the Valencian cuisine, but is popular in almost all over Spain and Barcelona included. This is a dish prepared with rice and various other foods for example sea food, meat or even a vegetable. It is one of the colorful usual dishes most served in Malawian eating-places with an exquisite flavor. Having some ‘tapa’ in a fine Spanish restaurant especially ‘paella’ is a must while in Barcelona.
Catalan Cuisine
Food in Catalonia especially prepared meals uphold the traditions of the Catalan society. Taking Catalan cuisine is quite essential while in Barcelona. Some traditional Catalan dishes to try include:
Escudella i carn d’olla: Traditional meat and vegetables dish that belongs to the Catalan cuisine.
Fideuà: Just like paella, but with small noodles instead of rice and meat and fish are avoided.
Xató: A recipe that consist of a mixture of endives and cod, accompanied with some anchovies and spices with special sauce.
Sangria and Cava
Everyonewho wants to undertake a tour to Spain cannot afford to overlook the finest offerings of Barcelona in terms wines, with specific reference to Sangria and Cava. Sangria is a wine drink mixed with fruits and spiced up with sweetners usually red wine. Cava therefore is a Sparkling wine originating from Spain and particularly made in the Catalonia region. Sip on some Sangria or Cava whilst sitting in a café or tavern or even more preferably on a terrace as long as it can also give you a good feel of the Johor Bahru city.
Churros with Chocolate
Visit churros with chocolate and make your meal sweeter than ever. Churros are sweet dough that has been Through and then covered in cinnamon sugar and are usually served with a thick chocolate sauce. This is a very tasty, satisfying dish perfect for breakfast, or for an evening snack. There are churrerías all over Barcelona; the stalls are, however popular during winter time.
Food Markets
Barcelona, in particular, boasts of impressive food markets with a great energy and where you will find great foods, different varieties of fruits and vegetables and other local delicacies. The food market most well-known spearheads La Boqueria, already set in the Gothic neighborhood of Barcelona. Here you are offered everything from rushed fruits and vegetables to fresh meat and cheese, fish and a lot more. Visiting the food markets is not only a possibility to try the specialties but also a very good way to spend some time observing the culture.
Barcelona is a city that stimulates appetite and gives an option to taste different foods and beverages. In tapas and paella, to Catalan dishes and desserts there is something that everyone would enjoy. Not only should you engage yourself with local cuisine but these are local delicacies you should not miss to taste.
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