Galician Cuisine: Dishes That Will Embark You On An Exciting Food Journey
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Galician cuisine belongs to traditional and typical dishes that originate from the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. Of course, the cuisine is rich in terms of both taste and flavours. However, what’s once served is supposed to be the central part of the cuisine, after which neither does the cook nor does the recipe matter. If you ever dine at one of the restaurants in Galicia, you will notice the hospitality and the generosity with which the local people serve you the food, and it is in a way that there’s always enough or, in fact, more than enough on everyone’s platter. Fishing has been the traditional practice for the Galician people for ages, which is why you are sure to notice a lot of seafood when talking about Galician cuisine. So without wasting any more time, let’s look at some of the most authentic and traditional dishes of Galicia.

1. Empanadas


Empanadas is a baked or fried turnover that consists of a pastry and a filling that is either enjoyed as an appetizer or during the main course. This dish got its name from the Galician verb ‘Empanar’ that means ‘Embreaded’ that further implies being wrapped or coated in bread Empanadas are made with a filling of cheese, meat, tomatoes, and corn are either fried or baked.  Most interestingly, empanadas look like our Indian sweet ‘Gunjian’, making it a must for us to try out.

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2. Polbo á feira


Polbo a’ feira is a traditional dish of Gallican that is quite famous. The name of this dish means a ‘fair-style octopus’, so now you know what the first thing to look for in the streets of Galicia is. This Spanish octopus is boiled and cooked in olive oil with a lot of spices. 

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3. Caldo Gallego


Caldo Gallego is a Gallican broth, a traditional soup dish made with cabbage, white beans, potatoes, and lard with a few more ingredients. It is typically enjoyed by the locals at lunchtime but rarely during dinner. Another thing unique about this Galician soup is it is served in earthen bowls. This soup sure does wonders to your health and taste buds!

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These are just three dishes, but the top most-loved dishes are from Galicia. Stay tuned with us for more!