How many typical Spanish dishes do you know? #SpainQuiz
Do you consider yourself a true #foodie of Spanish cuisine? At the end of this quiz you will have an idea of how much you know about some of the main dishes of Spanish gastronomy, not just paella, tortilla and Iberian ham. Identify the region of origin of these dishes, their main ingredients and even the name they are known by. Then challenge your friends and see who gets the best score!
Correct! Rice-stuffed peppers, a dish suitable for vegetarians, originates from the La Safor region (Valencia). This recipe combines one of the best products from the Valencian fields –peppers– with the quality rice from Albufera. The end result is the perfect combination for a light first course.
Correct! The fishermen in the Cantabrian Sea were the first to cook “marmita” on their boats after a long day’s fishing. The dish is also known as “marmitako” (Basque) and “sorropotún” (Asturias).
Correct! Calçots are a type of onion grown mainly in the provinces of Lleida and Tarragona. Between autumn and spring Catalonia holds fun “calçotades” (calçot parties) and many restaurants dedicate a section of their menu to them. Calçots are another healthy, natural food from Mediterranean cuisine that delight even the most demanding.
Correct! It is one of the most popular dishes in Seville bars and is also commonly ordered as a main dish or as a larger tapas portion. One of its best secrets is that any type of vegetable can be added to the mix (peas, green beans, onion, asparagus, pepper, habas beans, potato, artichoke, courgette, etc.), hence its colourful, happy flamenco style.
Correct! Despite more creative recent interpretations stuffed with asparagus, mushrooms and peppers, the original recipe remains a must-try. It contains a high quality veal fillet that is cut open like a book.
Correct! Caldereta, named after the earthenware dish it is made in, is a dish traditionally cooked with the catch of the day by fishermen. The incorporation of lobster is fairly recent and the combination with a nice stir-fry of other local products (onions, peppers, tomatoes, Balearic olive oil, salt, almonds, etc.) is the essence of this real symbol of Menorcan cuisine. It is worth taking time to try it.
Correct! Snails are rich in protein and minerals such as potassium and magnesium, not to mention their low calorie count. They go well with a vast array of sauces and dressings from a base of ham, chorizo, nuts, mushrooms, etc. which add a surprisingly intense flavour. Spain also exports snails to other European countries.
Correct! Despite its simplicity, “patatas a la importancia” is a symbol of Spanish cuisine. The name is full of irony but it also highlights the importance of potatoes in Spanish kitchens.
Correct! Artichokes with clams is one of the specialities of Navarre cuisine, mainly because this Spanish region cultivates one of the best varieties of this healthy vegetable.
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