{"id":171292,"date":"2021-12-06T13:05:39","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T07:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=171292"},"modified":"2021-12-06T13:10:24","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T07:40:24","slug":"barcelona-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/barcelona-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Barcelona Foods That Will Give You Pure Spanish Taste!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The city of Barcelona has so much history and culture lining up its streets that it ends up featuring in every bucket list. From the formidable architecture of Gaudi and other masters to the sandy beaches and art treasures like Museu Picasso, the city has something for everyone. Barcelona food<\/strong> is another big feature of the city, with specialities like Paella and drinks like Cava making the tourists go gaga over the ways of this beautiful place. Add to that innovative platters like tapas and you have yourself a food heaven. The food prices in Barcelona are not that high which makes it quite easy to experiment and explore.<\/p>\n

Although, the food in the city is primarily catering towards non vegetarians, there are many options for vegans and vegetarians as well. Seafood dominates and tomatoes are used quite in abundance along with garlic and onions to create flavours. Read on to know more about Barcelona food<\/strong> that you should definitely try once you are in the city.<\/p>\n

Top 10 Barcelona Foods<\/h2>\n

1. Pa amb Tomaquet<\/h3>\n
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Tapas are a prominent feature on the Spanish cuisine, and definitely one of the food to try in Barcelona. The city has a number of good restaurants with tapas to offer. One prominent dish that stands out from all others is Pa amb Tomaquet, or bread with tomato. The bread is greased with olive oil, tomato juice, and crushed garlic, which is then popped in the oven and you have a beautiful dish ready to be savoured any time of the day!<\/p>\n

Additional Info:<\/strong> Best thing about tapas is the wide variety of options you get, which lets everyone from vegetarians to non vegetarians enjoy the meal.
\nWhere to try:<\/strong> Bar Tomas, Barcelona<\/p>\n

Must Read:<\/strong> Barcelona In Winter: A Complete Account To Help You Plan A Wintry Spanish Spin<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Paella<\/h3>\n
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This is the answer to every question asking what food is Barcelona known for. Think lots of rice and seafood and you would have yourself delicious Paella. The dish originated from Valencia region, but has become a popular addition to the Catalonian cuisine. There are different versions of it like the fideua, which is prepared using thin noodles unlike paella which is made of rice. Both the dishes have squids, prawns, shellfish, and other kinds of seafood. However, when the dish originated, beans and meat was used. Another prime feature of paella is the flat, wide pan in which it is cooked and served, which makes it a feast – almost communal – kind of dish!<\/p>\n

Where to try:<\/strong> Kaiku, Barcelona<\/p>\n

3. Fricando<\/h3>\n
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A mainly stew-kind of dish, Fricando is native to the Barcelona region. An intimate part of the Barcelona food culture, the dish is prepared by mixing meat and mushrooms in a thick gravy. A family gathering is usually incomplete without having casserole of this delicious meat gravy with loaves of bread. Normally white wine or brandy is used to reduce the rich sauce and the meat used is veal or beef. You can also try the meatless version using different kinds of vegetables, peppers and heaps of mushrooms as well. The dish is very different from the traditional European take on meat dishes and tastes somewhat like a meat casserole.<\/p>\n

Where to try:<\/strong> Can Paneda, Barcelona<\/p>\n

Suggested Read:<\/strong> Celebrate Christmas In Barcelona For An Amazing Insight Into The Spanish Traditions<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Calcots<\/h3>\n
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An unusual street food for sure – Calcots are roasted greens. Yes, on the streets of Barcelona, you will come across stalls, barbecues serving calcots with delicious sauces. Oh, and usually gloves are used to eat the dish. Calcots in fact are a type of green and sweet-tasting onion, somewhat like spring onion, but quite bigger, which are grown in this region. This beautiful vegetable is then barbecued and served as a snack on the streets. The dish is a seasonal one, with winters being the high time for this amazing spectre. The salsa served with calcots is made of almonds, garlic, peppers and tomatoes.<\/p>\n

Additional Info:<\/strong> Do visit the local markets like the Boqueria market to check out fresh calcot in its natural state.
\nWhere to try:<\/strong> Best place to try calcots is the countryside, which makes for a great Barcelona food tour. However, any street stall is more than enough for a little calcot treat in December.<\/p>\n

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