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@NickLovesSpain
Jul 14, 2023 • 19 tweets • 6 min read • Read on X
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Spanish food doesn't get enough credit.

It's my favorite cuisine in the world.

Here are the best dishes to order in every region of Spain:

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1. Andalucía

- Gazpacho
- Rabo de Toro
- Pescaíto Frito
- Berenjenas Fritas con Miel

📸: Hogarmania Image
2. Aragón

- Ternasco Asado
- Albóndigas de Bacalao
- Migas de Pastor
- Pollo al Chilindrón

📸: Gastro Zaragoza Image
3. Asturias

- Fabada Asturiana
- Cachopo
- Solomillo al Cabrales
- Chorizo a la Sidra

📸: Bon Viveur Image
4. Islas Baleares

- Sobrassada
- Tombet
- Arròs Brut
- Coca de Trampó

📸: Bon Viveur Image
5. País Vasco

- Txangurro a la Donostiarra
- Txuletón
- Bacalao al Pil-Pil
- Merluza en Salsa Verde

📸: Bon Viveur Image
6. Islas Canarias

- Papas Arrugadas con Mojo Verde y Picón
- Ropa Vieja
- Conejo en Salmorejo
- Gofio Escaldado

📸: España Fascinante Image
7. Cantabria

- Pollo Campurriano
- Cocido Montañés
- Rabas de Santander
- Maganos Encebollados

📸: Cocina a Buenas Horas Image
8. Castilla y León

- Cochinillo Asado
- Lechazo Asado
- Morcilla de Burgos
- Patatas a la Importancia

📸: Sabores de Hoy Image
9. Castilla-La Mancha

- Gazpacho Manchego
- Pisto
- Perdiz Escabechada
- Sopa de Ajo

📸: Bon Viveur Image
10. Cataluña

- Calçots amb Romesco
- Escudella
- Escalivada
- Mongetes amb Botifarra

📸: Gourmet Català Image
11. Extremadura

- Chanfaina
- Caldereta de Cordero
- Gazpacho de Trigueros
- Zorongollo Extremeño

📸: Bon Viveur Image
12 Galicia

- Pulpo a la Gallega
- Pimientos de Padrón
- Caldo Gallego
- Empanadas Gallegas

📸: Aceites de Oliva de España Image
13. La Rioja

- Caparrones
- Patatas a la Riojana
- Menestra Riojana
- Bacalao a la Riojana

📸: Bon Viveur Image
14. Comunidad de Madrid

- Cocido Madrileño
- Churros con Chocolate
- Bocadillo de Calamares
- Huevos Rotos

📸: Bon Viveur Image
15. Región de Murcia

- Conejo con Arroz
- Zarangollo
- Paparajotes
- Ensalada Murciana

📸: Directo al Paladar Image
16. Navarra

- Trucha a la Navarra
- Cordero al Chilindrón
- Pimientos del Piquillo Asados
- Ajoarriero

📸: Canal Cocina Image
17. Comunidad Valenciana

- Paella
- Fideuà
- Esgarraet
- Coca

📸: Bon Viveur Image
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