Discover Yummy Spanish Recipes: From Tacos to Flan

Spanish cuisine is a delightful blend of flavors and traditions that have been passed down through generations. This collection of recipes, written in Spanish, includes popular dishes from diverse regions of Spain, offering a taste of the rich culinary heritage. Let's explore some of these delectable recipes!

Tacos de Carnitas

Ingredients:

1 kg of pork shoulder 1 onion 4 garlic cloves 1 orange Salt and pepper to taste Maize tortillas Cilantro and chopped onion for serving

Instructions:

Place the pork, onion, garlic cloves, orange zest, salt, and pepper in a large pot. Cover with water and simmer on low heat for 3-4 hours until the meat is tender. Shred the meat and sauté in a pan. Serve in corn tortillas topped with cilantro and chopped onion.

Gazpacho

Ingredients:

6 ripe tomatoes 1 cucumber 1 green pepper 1 garlic clove 3 tablespoons of olive oil 2 tablespoons of vinegar Salt to taste Water as needed

Instructions:

Clean and chop the tomatoes, cucumber, and green pepper. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and adjust with water if needed for a thinner consistency. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Paella

Ingredients:

2 cups of rice 4 cups of chicken stock 200g of seafood (shrimp and mussels) 1 red pepper 1 onion 2 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon of saffron Extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a paella pan and sauté the onion, garlic, and red pepper. Add the rice and saffron, stirring well. Pour in the hot chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Stir in the seafood and cook for an additional 10 minutes on low heat. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Flan

Ingredients:

1 cup of sugar 4 eggs 1 can of condensed milk 1 can of evaporated milk 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions:

In a pan, caramelize the sugar over medium heat and pour it into a flan mold. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and then add the condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly. Pour the mixture into the mold on the caramel base. Bake in a water bath at 180°C for 50-60 minutes or until set. Let it cool and unmold the flan before serving.

If you ever need assistance with any of these recipes or would like more details, feel free to ask!