Chili peppers are in popular spicy Spanish dishes.
Food is an important part of the culture of Spain. Meals are a time to relax with family and with friends. Each region of Spain is known for its own characteristic dishes and flavors.The Indigo Guide website says that spicy Spanish foods vary among the regions, and each region of Spain has distinctive dishes that are particular to that area. The various areas of Spain take advantage of local native spices to create a cuisine unlike any other area in the world.
La Rioja
The cuisine of La Rioja in Spain reflects the influence of neighboring regions with dishes that have been adapted to local tastes and available food products. According to Spain Recipes website, farmers grow peppers, garlic, flavorful onions, lettuce and many other vegetables. Fava beans are a favorite ingredient in many dishes in La Rioja. The fava beans in La Rioja are never fully dried like other beans, so they retain much of their original flavor and blend well with spicy dishes.
Spain Recipes also says that salsa frittata is a popular spicy green sauce with chilies, tomatoes, avocados and cheese that is served with fried foods. Spicy chorizo sausages are a local favorite and are served with local fresh vegetables. For example, spicy potatoes made with chorizo are served with meats like pork or lamb. Fish are imported from the coastal regions where they are prepared with tomatoes and peppers.
Catalonia
The Top Tour of Spain website mentions that Catalonia dishes are influenced by the Mediterranean cultures as well as the Italian culture. Many of the ingredients that are familiar to those who enjoy Mediterranean cuisine are found in the dishes favored by the people of Catalonia. According to the Spain Recipes website, local dishes contain tomatoes, garlic, herbs and olive oil. Onions and fish are popular ingredients in many foods. Catalonian creations often combine seafood with meats like rabbit and chicken. Grilled green onions, called calcots, and strong garlic sauce called allioli are also popular. Spicy sausages and rice dishes often accompany fish stews that are prepared using red peppers, tomatoes and chilies.
Navarra
Navarra, located in northern Spain, is renowned for using natural ingredients to prepare local cuisine. According to the Spain Recipes website, lamb stew with garlic and olive oil is a traditional dish in Pamplona. Lamp and suckling pig is often prepared with spicy pimiento piquillo peppers. Spicy pollo chilindron is a chicken and smoked ham dish that is flavored with smoked paprika, peppers, garlic and onions. Piquillo peppers are frequently used in meat dishes to add a spicy flavor. Tapas, or snack foods, are popular in the Navarra region of Spain. Popular tapas include piquillo peppers lightly saut ed in olive oil, manchego cheese, chorizo sausage and breads.
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