Cocina nacional

Cocina Gallega

• Galicia boasts 1200 km of coastline, making its fishing resources prominent.
• Vigo is a significant European port.
• Cuisine emphasizes simplicity and seasonal ingredients reflecting both the sea and mountains.
• Key seafoods include mussels, crabs, shrimp, octopus, and clams (often with DOP).
• Popular fish include sardines, cod, and sea bass.
• Local produce, like chestnuts, greens, potatoes, and beans (Faba Lourenza), are also important.
• Pork, as well as veal, poultry, and kid are commonly used.
• Embutidos (like androlla) are a specialty, often featuring pork.
• Cheese varieties like Arzúa-Ulloa, Cabrales, Tetilla, and San Simón are regional favorites.
• Typical dishes include empanadas, pulpo a feira, candeiro, and cocido gallego.

Cocina Asturiana

• Asturias' location on the Cantabrian Sea provides excellent seafood and seafood.
• Local cuisine features hearty flavors, with a strong focus on local ingredients.
• Key products include Asturian beef (IGP), Cabrales, Afuega L'Pitu, Gamonedo, Los Beyos and Casín cheeses.
• Cider is a significant aspect of the cuisine, often consumed in a specific manner.
• Popular dishes include pote asturiano, fabada, cachopo, casadiellas, and arroz con leche.

Cocina Cantabra

• Located between Asturias and the Basque Country, Cantabrian cuisine emphasizes seafood.
• Regional cuisine also showcases hearty meals reflecting the region's diverse geography, including seafood and meats.
• Key products include an array of fish and shellfish.

Cocina Riojana

• The Rioja region is renowned for its wines (and enotourism).
• Their cuisine emphasizes hearty and flavorful dishes often derived from local ingredients.
• Queso Camerano, alubia de Anguiano, aceite de la Rioja, pimiento riojano, and chorizo are local specialties.
• Popular dishes include chuletas de cordero al sarmiento, pears, and patatas a la riojana.

Cocina Navarra

• Navarra's cuisine embraces a blend of diverse influences and local ingredients.
• Products like the Pimiento del Piquillo de Lodosa, artichokes from Tudela, and asparagus are key.
• Local dishes like pochas de Sangüesa, cochinillo asado (roasted suckling pig), or guisos al chilindron are well known.

Cocina Aragonesa

• Aragón cuisine, influenced by the diverse landscapes and the Ebro River, reflects both local produce and meats.
• Products like Aragón's venison, ham, and diverse local vegetables and fruits are prominent.
• The region's cuisine often features simple preparations, showcasing local ingredients.
• Key dishes include the ternasco de Aragón, jamón de Teruel, and local vegetables and fruits.

Cocina Catalana

• Catalan cuisine draws on the Mediterranean spirit and combines traditional and innovative elements.
• Key Products include Mongeta del Ganxet (beans), Fesols de Santa Pau (beans), and regional cheeses.
• Typical preparations include escalivada, esquixada (fish salad), and suquet (fish stew).

Cocina Vasca

• Basque cuisine is known for its unique style and combination of classic and innovative dishes.
• This cuisine is heavily influenced by the region's coastal environment and its traditions.
• Beef and seafood are prominent in the traditional dishes.

Cocina Castellana y Leonesa

• Dishes from Castile and León reflect the region's traditional and hearty culinary traditions.
• Local products like Lechazo de Segovia and local legumes are important.
• This cuisine is noted for its hearty preparations, frequently featuring roasted meats and stews.

Cocina Madrileña

• Celebrates the blending of different regional cuisines.
• Its dishes showcase a variety of ingredients and flavors.
• The cuisine is noted for a variety of traditional products, while also reflecting the innovative trends.

Cocina Andaluza

• Andalusian cuisine demonstrates strong influences from Moorish and Jewish traditions.
• A key feature is the use of fresh, local ingredients.
• Several dishes feature specific regions' specialties, such as the IGP meats, the jams, etc.

Cocina Murciana

• Cuisine in Murcia embraces a blend of influences from Valencia and Andalucía.
• Fresh, local ingredients make up the foundation of this style of cuisine.
• This cuisine includes dishes like the arroz de Calasparra.

Cocina Extremeña

• Extremeña cuisine displays a blend of Spanish and Portuguese culinary traditions, also highlighting fresh, local ingredients.

Cocina Valenciana

• Valencian cuisine showcases the region's agricultural richness and its unique approach to various dishes.
• Its cuisine highly values the many unique vegetables and fruits produced in the region, along with the renowned seafoods and meats from the coast and interior.

Cocina de las Islas Canarias

• Canarian cuisine emphasizes local ingredients and flavors.
• This regional cuisine highlights the region's unique products, such as its cheeses and potatoes.

Cocina de las Islas Baleares (Mallorca)

• The cuisine of the Balearic Islands (especially Mallorca) displays a mix of influences from the region's history.

Cocina de Ceuta y Melilla

• Ceuta's and Melilla's cuisine reflect influences from both the Mediterranean and African regions.
• This cuisine centers around fresh seafood and hearty products, showcasing many local specialties.

Explora la rica y variada cocina de Galicia y Asturias, donde el mar y la tierra se combinan en platos llenos de sabor. Aprende sobre los ingredientes locales, desde mariscos hasta embutidos, y descubre los platos típicos que hacen de estas regiones un paraíso gastronómico. ¡Pruébalo y disfruta de la cultura culinaria del norte de España!