Cuisine

Spanish

Cocina española

Olive oil, rice, grill and a long evening. Regional first, national second.

Roman, Islamic, Jewish and New World layers. Rice dishes became national icons in the 20th century.

Sofrito, paprika, garlic, and a respect for the pan.

Countries and regions

Iberian peninsula

Dishes

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Paella

Paella

A wide-pan rice from Valencia — saffron, sofrito, and a toasted bottom. Not a dumping ground for every seafood in the shop.

1 hr 10 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Pan con tomate

Pa amb tomàquet

Toast, garlic, a ripe tomato rubbed in, olive oil and salt — Catalan breakfast that is barely a recipe.

10 minVery easyNo chilli

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Fabada asturiana

Fabada asturiana

Asturian bean pot — large white beans, pork, and a slow simmer. Not a chilli, not a cassoulet copy.

10 hr 45 minMedium🌶️

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Escalivada

Escalivada

Charred eggplant, pepper and onion, peeled and oiled — Catalan fire vegetables, not a ratatouille.

1 hr 5 minEasyNo chilli

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Air fryer patatas bravas

 

Air fryer patatas bravas from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 36 minMediumNo chilli

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Ajo blanco

 

Ajo blanco from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 20 minEasyNo chilli

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Arroz con gambas y calamar

 

Arroz con gambas y calamar from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

42 minMediumNo chilli

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Chickpea, chorizo & spinach stew

 

Chickpea, chorizo & spinach stew from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

19 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Chorizo & tomato salad

 

Chorizo & tomato salad from Spain. Times are typical for this kind of dish.

35 minEasyNo chilli

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Churros

 

Churros from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

32 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Clam, chorizo & white bean stew

 

Clam, chorizo & white bean stew from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

30 minMediumNo chilli

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Crema Catalana

 

Crema Catalana from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

10 hr 2 minMediumNo chilli

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Easy Spanish chicken

 

Easy Spanish chicken from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 5 minMediumNo chilli

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Ensaimada

 

Ensaimada from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

25 hr 58 minEasyNo chilli

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Fried calamari

 

Fried calamari from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

13 minMediumNo chilli

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Quick gazpacho

 

Quick gazpacho from Spain. Times are typical for this kind of dish.

15 minEasy🌶️

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Gambas al ajillo

 

Gambas al ajillo from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

12 minEasy🌶️

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Ham croquetas

 

Ham croquetas from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

2 hr 11 minMediumNo chilli

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Jamon & wild garlic croquetas

 

Jamon & wild garlic croquetas from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

25 hr 40 minMediumNo chilli

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Padron peppers

 

Padron peppers from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

18 minEasyNo chilli

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Pan-fried hake, white bean & chorizo broth

 

Pan-fried hake, white bean & chorizo broth from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 5 minMediumNo chilli

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Patatas bravas

 

Patatas bravas from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

24 hr 10 minMedium🌶️

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Pollo en pepitoria

 

Pollo en pepitoria from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

58 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Prawns with Romesco sauce

 

Prawns with Romesco sauce from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

24 hr 10 minMedium🌶️

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Roast fennel and aubergine paella

 

1 Put the fennel, aubergine, pepper and courgette in a roasting tray. Add a glug of olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss around to coat the veggies in the oil. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, turning a coupl

1 hr 6 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Seafood rice

 

Seafood rice from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

37 minMediumNo chilli

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Seafood fideuà

 

Boil the kettle. Empty the mussels into a colander and run under cold water. Throw away any with broken shells. Pick through the shells, tapping each one on the side of the sink – they should be closed or should slowly c

1 hr 19 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Spanish Chicken

 

Spanish Chicken from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 15 minMediumNo chilli

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Spanish fig & almond balls

 

Spanish fig & almond balls from Spain. Times are typical for this kind of dish.

10 minMediumNo chilli

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Spanish rice & prawn one-pot

 

Spanish rice & prawn one-pot from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

25 minMediumNo chilli

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Spanish tomato bread with jamón Serrano

 

Spanish tomato bread with jamón Serrano from Spain. Times are typical for this kind of dish.

10 minMediumNo chilli

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Torrijas with sherry

 

Torrijas with sherry from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

23 minMediumNo chilli

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Chorizo & chickpea soup

 

Chorizo & chickpea soup from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

16 minMedium🌶️

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Chorizo, potato & cheese omelette

 

Chorizo, potato & cheese omelette from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

28 minEasyNo chilli

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Migas

 

Migas from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 20 minEasyNo chilli

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Pisto con huevos

 

Pisto con huevos from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 8 minMediumNo chilli

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Salt cod tortilla

 

Salt cod tortilla from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 2 minMediumNo chilli

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Spanish chicken pie

 

Spanish chicken pie from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

46 minMediumNo chilli

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Spanish seafood rice

 

Spanish seafood rice from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

42 minMediumNo chilli

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Spanish Tortilla

 

Spanish Tortilla from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 5 minMediumNo chilli

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Chicken & chorizo rice pot

 

Chicken & chorizo rice pot from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 18 minMediumNo chilli

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Chicken with saffron, raisins & pine nuts

 

Chicken with saffron, raisins & pine nuts from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 7 minMediumNo chilli

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Spanish-style slow-cooked lamb shoulder & beans

 

Spanish-style slow-cooked lamb shoulder & beans from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

27 hr 45 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Arroz al horno (baked rice)

Arroz al horno

Arroz al horno (baked rice) from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

47 minA bit of work🌶️

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Chocolate churros with chocolate & salted caramel sauce

 

Chocolate churros with chocolate & salted caramel sauce from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

28 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Chorizo & soft-boiled egg salad

 

Chorizo & soft-boiled egg salad from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

33 minMediumNo chilli

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Garlicky prawns with sherry

 

Garlicky prawns with sherry from Spain. Times are typical for this kind of dish.

40 minEasyNo chilli

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Spaghetti with Spanish flavours

 

Spaghetti with Spanish flavours from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

18 minEasyNo chilli

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Spanish beans with chicken & chorizo

 

Spanish beans with chicken & chorizo from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

9 hr 30 minMediumNo chilli

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Spanish meatballs with clams, chorizo & squid

 

Spanish meatballs with clams, chorizo & squid from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

26 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Spiced tortilla

 

Spiced tortilla from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.

28 minMedium🌶️

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