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Are you craving tapas, or perhaps a bowl of paella? Even if you don't have the time or money for a trip to Madrid or Barcelona, you can satisfy your need for authentic Spanish food. This page will help you learn how to make authentic Spanish food in your own kitchen!
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Are you craving tapas, or perhaps a bowl of paella? Even if you don't have the time or money for a trip to Madrid or Barcelona, you can satisfy your need for authentic Spanish food. This page will help you learn how to make authentic Spanish food in your own kitchen!
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Introduction
- Authentic Spanish foods combine the native seafood, meats, and spices in various ways in each of the regions of Spain. Although each region puts it's own twist on the food, there are many commonalities in the cuisine you'll experience across the country.
Step 1: Authentic Spanish Ingredients
- In addition to meats, vegetables, rice, and staples you may already have in your kitchen, you'll need some specialty ingredients to create authentic Spanish food.
- Spanish extra virgin olive oil
- Spanish olives, such as Manzanilla and Arbequina
- Smoked paprika
- Spanish ham
- Pimientos de Piquillo
- Spanish cheeses, such as Cabrales, Manchego, and Garrotxa
- Anchovies
- Seafood
- White asparagus
- Sherry vinegar
- Chorizo
Step 3: Authentic Spanish Menu Planning
- The main meal of the day in Spain is generally, la comida which is served at midday. Spaniards would generally eat an appetizer, a main course, and dessert. Dinner, which is served after 8 pm, is generally a fairly light meal consisting of a salad or sandwich.
Step 4: Authentic Spanish Recipes
- Food Network: Tapas Recipe Collection
- About.com: Spanish Dessert Recipes
- Epicurious.com: Seafood Paella
- How to Make Paella
