{"id":2048,"date":"2022-03-16T17:11:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T15:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/?p=2048"},"modified":"2024-02-05T10:15:48","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T08:15:48","slug":"the-taste-of-spain-traditional-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/en\/2022\/03\/16\/the-taste-of-spain-traditional-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"The Taste of Spain: Traditional foods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hola<\/span><\/em><em>! Are you looking for ways to have more international taste in your meals? Well, search no more, because today we\u2019d like to share with you two simple yet tasty dishes from the Spanish kitchen.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Spain, each region has its local cooking traditions and meals, so the variety from which to find your new favourite is abundant. Freshness and usage of local ingredients, simplicity and deliciousness &#8211; these are the characteristics that unite all the different Spanish foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So without further ado, here are the two recipes you can easily try at home.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Omlette)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tortilla de Patatas or Tortilla Espa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00f1ola is a traditional meal in Spain made with potatoes, eggs and onions, resembling a small cake. That\u2019s where it also got its name &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">torta<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Spanish means <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cake<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you need:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2054\" style=\"width: 254px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2054\" class=\"wp-image-2054 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/275562789_499675765107634_238174024078023010_n-244x300.jpg\" alt=\"Tortilla de Patata\" width=\"244\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/275562789_499675765107634_238174024078023010_n-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/275562789_499675765107634_238174024078023010_n-600x736.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/275562789_499675765107634_238174024078023010_n-834x1024.jpg 834w, https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/275562789_499675765107634_238174024078023010_n-768x943.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/275562789_499675765107634_238174024078023010_n.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade Tortilla de Patatas with Estonian ingredients<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 to 4 potatoes, peeled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 onion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 eggs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salt\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400 ml olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to make:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinly slice the potatoes and onion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pour the olive oil on a pan, place over high heat and add the sliced onion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 5 minutes (once the onion starts to sizzle) add the potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook for 15 minutes, stirring from time to time until the mixture is soft and browned in some corners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove the potatoes and onions from the pan and set them aside<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Break the eggs into a large bowl but do not whisk, add thepotato-onion mixture on top and season with salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carefully mix through using a fork and leave the mixture rest for half an hour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a bit of olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the pan is hot, add the mixture and do not stir<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After around 3 minutes ease the tortilla from the edge of the pan using a fork or spatula, cover the pan with a wide plate and flip your tortilla onto the plate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slide the tortilla back into the pan and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your own judgment for the cooking time depending on whether you\u2019d like the middle of the tortilla to be fully cooked or still a bit soft and runny.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Torrijas<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Torrijas<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are basically the Spanish version of french toast. It\u2019s a simple and quickly made yet sweet and divine dessert. The most popular <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">torrijas <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">season in Spain is around Easter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you need:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2056\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2056\" class=\"wp-image-2056 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/torrijas-receta-facil-300x294.jpeg\" alt=\"Torrijas\" width=\"300\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/torrijas-receta-facil-300x294.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/torrijas-receta-facil-600x587.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/torrijas-receta-facil-768x752.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/torrijas-receta-facil.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2056\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Torrijas picture from pequeocio.com<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thickly sliced dense white bread (perfect when 1-2 days old)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-litre milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 large eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200-gram sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">honey to drizzle on top<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 teaspoons cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to make:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare your white bread: make sure the slices are stale<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix the milk and sugar in one bowl<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and whisk the eggs in another<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat the oil in a frying pan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dip the bread slices in sweetened milk and then in the whisked egg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fry in the hot oil until the bread is golden<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drain on kitchen paper\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To serve, add honey, cinnamon and if desired, the leftover sweetened milk on top<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sangria<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sangria is a popular Spanish punch made with wine and fresh fruits. Although there isn\u2019t a single standard way to make sangria, traditionally red wine is used, as it refers to the drink\u2019s name. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sangria <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in English stands for blood. This is also a must during AEGEE\u2019s European Nights when any Spaniards are present. Here\u2019s a simple way to try it on your own!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2067\" style=\"width: 251px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2067\" class=\"wp-image-2067 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screenshot-2022-03-15-at-09.41.13-copy-2-1-241x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screenshot-2022-03-15-at-09.41.13-copy-2-1-241x300.jpeg 241w, https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screenshot-2022-03-15-at-09.41.13-copy-2-1-600x746.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screenshot-2022-03-15-at-09.41.13-copy-2-1.jpeg 662w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2067\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sangria from the Culture Night<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you need:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fresh fruit: lemon, lime, orange, apple, banana<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 bottle of red wine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">syrup or a lot of sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">orange Fanta<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to make:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cut the fruit into pieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mix the sliced fruit with wine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if possible, let the mixture rest for a day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before serving mix with Fanta and syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serve it in a cup straight from the bowl<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next time you feel like having a little culinary adventure try these recipes, invite some good friends over and enjoy the sunny taste of Spain together!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buen provecho!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recipes in this article were referred from the following blogs:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespanishchef.com\/recipes\/tortilla-de-patatas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.thespanishchef.com\/recipes\/tortilla-de-patatas<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spain.info\/en\/recipe\/torrijas-madrilenas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.spain.info\/en\/recipe\/torrijas-madrilenas\/<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/torrijas-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/torrijas-recipe\/<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Text composed by:<\/em> <strong>Liisa \u00d5unpuu<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"excerpt\">Hola! Are you looking for ways to have more international taste in your meals? Well, search no more, because today we\u2019d like to share with you two simple yet tasty dishes from the Spanish kitchen. In Spain, each region has its local cooking traditions and meals, so the variety from which to find your new favourite is abundant. 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