15+ Lip-Smacking Galician Foods You Need To Experience 2022
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- 11 Mar 2022
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There are six culinary regions in Spain with separate cultures and tastes, and Galicia is the representative for seafood. Still, that’s not the only note, and you might be surprised to know some famous dishes that stem from Galicia! Keep reading to learn the unexpected!
7 Astonishing Meat Dishes To Explore In Galicia
Galicia is famous for owning some of the most quality cattle in Europe. Therefore, while few of their meat-based dishes may require a unique technique, the others are simple yet outstanding, thanks to the delicious meat.
1. Empanada – Meat Pie
Empanada is a famous patty in South America after the Spanish colonization. The origin of this delicious treat remains unknown, but most people believe that it first appeared in Galicia. Its name derives from “Empanar” in Spanish, which means breaded or covered in bread.
Basically, Empanadas consist of chopped or minced meat, regional spices, and perhaps boiled eggs. The locals will cover that combination in a flat dough, shape it into a crescent, then bake or fry it until perfectly golden brown.
In the old days, Empanadas used to be a favorite Galician breakfast recipe for the working class due to their convenience and nutrition.
You can find many variations of Empanada from region to region, but the most famous version in Spain is Empanada Gallego – I’ll cover this further down.
2. Lacón Con Grelos – Pork With Turnips
Lacon con Grelos is among the most popular meat dishes in Galicia. It’s highly associated with both the cold months and the Carnival festival – when the turnips are at the best stage to crop.
The locals make this traditional dish with slices of pork shoulder or ham hock and turnip buds or greens, not the root parts. When serving, you can expect to enjoy this dish alongside some boiled potatoes, Chorizo sausage, and other optional vegetables.
3. Chuletón De Ternera – Rib Eye Steak
Beef steaks are highly affordable in Galicia, but you can put your expectations even higher for the quality. This region owns the best breed of cow in Spain, and they call it Rubia Gallega or Galician blond. Order an “A la plancha” or grilled in Galician for the best experience.
You can easily address steak restaurants while traveling in Galicia, and most of them serve Chuleton de Ternera, the ribeye steak with a tender texture and succulent flavor. They usually garnish this dish with some rock salt alongside fried potatoes.
Check out how mesmerizing Chuleton de Ternera is prepared in Galicia!
4. Churrasco – Barbecued Spare Rib
Interestingly, while Churrasco is famous in South America, and the Churrascada festival held annually is in Brazil, some believe that the Galicians have introduced it to those regions.
The reason is the Galician immigrants during the 20th century have brought their homeland recipes with them to America. And many of them still take part in the Churrascada festival nowadays.
Though Churrasco only refers to grilled beef in many nations, the Galicians use this term for grilled meat in general, specifically the spare rib. They also use the term Churrascada to indicate the family or close ones event that basically is the BBQ party in America.
5. Cocido Gallego – Galician Stew
Cocido is a term for stewed dishes in Spain, and it derives from the word “Cocer”, which means to boil. You can also find this name in Portugal and Brazil.
In Spain, there are many variations of this dish that are named after their origin, and Cocido Gallego is among the most famous ones. The Galicians also prepare their stew with turnips greens, pork shoulder meat, Chorizo sausage, and potatoes.
This stew is also among the cultural Galician dinner recipes for the cold months. Beans, mostly chickpeas, is another irreplaceable ingredient for Cocido Gallego. Poultry sometimes also takes part in, and the locals will slowly cook the whole combination on low heat. Read More...
