Traditional Foods from Spain

Question

I am doing a presentation in my Spanish class about traditional Spanish foods and I wanted to check on the foods I found in my Google search to be sure they are ones which originated from Spain.

-Flan

-Paella

-Watermelon bowl filled with fruit ( http://www.donquijote.org/culture/recipes/receta.asp?id=144)

-Churros

EDIT: Also, Pencas de Acelga Rellenas

Thanks!

Answer 1

Paella comes from Spain.

Answer 2

Flan, paella and churros (con chocolate!) definitely, not sure about the watermelon. Also don't forget tortilla de patatas and one of my personal favourites revuelto con gambas y espárragos (scrambled egg with prawns and asparagus, a really nice starter).

I´m feeling hungry now!

Answer 3

Dont forget Sangría, this originated in Spain

La sangría es de origen ibérico y se consume desde, al menos, la primera década del siglo XIX en España y Portugal.

Answer 4

Hmmm, how about fabada

The dish here in Madrid:

cocido madrileño:

Answer 5

I love Spanish seafood paella, and here's a recipe for it: (saffron is very expensive and you can omit it if you are on a budget)

authentic spanish food recipe - seafood paella Ingredients - for 4 people

?4 cups rice ?8 cups fish stock ?8 king-sized prawns/langoustines ?8 mussels ?200 gr shrimps ?200 gr peas (fresh or frozen) ?2 ripe tomatoes - skinned and chopped ?2 cloves garlic - thinly sliced ?3 strands saffron - crumbled ?Olive oil ?Seasoning Method

?Heat oil in pan and sauté garlic. ?Add tomatoes, peas, shrimps and saffron. ?Cook for a few minutes. ?Add rice, stir well, cook 2 minutes, then add stock. ?Simmer for about 20 minutes. ?Decorate with seafood a few minutes before rice is cooked. ?Cover paella with lid to poach seafood. ?Stand for 5 minutes before serving.