Galician Food (Excellent Cuisine In Santiago)
 The
food of Galicia is famous both for its quality and the amazing
variety of dishes. Stop a few Galicians and ask them what the
"typical dish" is, and you are sure to get a variety
of answers. From one city to another, the same dish can be prepared
many different ways, each with a distinctive variation in taste.
Fish and seafood are an important part of food
in the region of Galicia. Galicia has one of the most spectacular
coastlines found in Europe. Just offshore live a variety of tasty
fish, shellfish and crustaceans.These items are then prepared
using traditional techniques such as a la plancha (grilled), a
la gallega (Galician), or caldeirada (seafood stew).
 La Tienda's online food store provides a great selection of Spanish seafood direct from Galicia as well as many other famous Spanish delectables including paella, jamon, chorizo, and a great wine selection. We particularly recommend the berberechos "cockles", and pulpo "octopus" for the seafood lovers. Click on the best of Spain logo for a direct link to the online food catalog
Seafood is not the only great type of cuisine
found in Galicia. The land itself provides plenty of opportunity
to create great dishes. Beef is probably considered the most important
meat, preferably eaten young as veal. The best quality beef is
given the seal of quality known as "ternera gallega".
Besides beef you will find excellent dishes using Galician ox,
roast suckling kid, and various types of poultry.
 Galicia
produces some great cheeses, and the vast majority come from cows
milk. Some of the more popular styles include ulloa, tetilla,
San Simon and O cebreiro.
Finally Galicia produces some excllent wines,
three of the best go by the denominations of Rias Baixas, Valdeorras,
and Ribeiro.
Overall you are sure to enjoy the rich end unique
foods and wines from the Galicia region of Spain. |
