TRADITIONAL SPANISH RECIPES
Get Delicious Traditional Spanish Recipes for Gazpacho, Paella and Flan!
Spanish recipes are easy to prepare yet are so delicious! So why not cook up a storm with a few traditional spanish dishes? Traditional Spanish meals typically begin with a plate of tapas (appetizers) or a cold soup , followed by a main course, and then a simple dessert. If you’re ready to tantalize your tastebuds with some international dishes, consider making any of the following simple, traditional Spanish recipes:
SPANISH RECIPE #1: Classic Spanish Soup - Gazpacho
This cold, chilled soup is often served in the Spring and summer, but it works just as well in the winter when you’re tired of your usual hot soup or stew. Whip this up ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for at least one day before serving for a rich and flavorful start to any Spanish dinner!
Directions: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, then pour into a blender. Blend on medium speed to form a thick soup, then place in a non-metal container and cover tightly. Refrigerate for at least 24-36 hours before serving; serve cold.
SPANISH RECIPE #2: Classic Spanish Main Course – Paella
Directions: Place the sausage in a large cooking pot and cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes until brown. Reduce the heat, then add the onion, peppers and garlic. Saute the mixture for 5-6 minutes until the onions become soft and translucent. Next, add the boneless chicken to the pot; mix together and cook until chicken turns white, then brown (approximately 8 – 10 minutes). Add the rice, broth and salt and pepper, mixing thoroughly until well-combined. Increase the heat to boiling, then reduce the heat to simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is soft. Stir the rice mixture with a slotted spoon or fork to make sure the rice is cooked, then add the shrimp, tomatoes and saffron. Mix thoroughly, then cover and cook for another 10-12 minutes on medium heat until the shrimp is cooked completely. Serve immediately.
SPANISH RECIPE #3: Classic Spanish Dessert - Flan
Flan is a traditional Spanish and Mexican dessert that tastes like a light, sweet custard. It has a distinct caramel flavor, and you can make it with just five simple ingredients! You’ll need 6 small ramekins or custard cups to make this recipe since you’ll be baking individual flan in the oven before serving.
Directions: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Heat 1 cup sugar into a small saucepan until the sugar crystals dissolve and form a caramel sauce. Mix constantly to avoid burning, then pour about 3 tablespoons of the caramel into the bottom of each ramekin. Tilt the cups to cover the entire base of the ramekin with the sauce, and set aside.
Sabah Karimi writes on food, health and lifestyle for DivaVillage. Her favorite Spanish dish is, of course, flan.