Spanish food is generally excellent and anyone who’s been here especially Barcelona in Catalonia or Catalunya usually gives it the thumbs up. Catalan food is very healthy and is part of the famed mediterranean diet.

There are so many dishes to choose from that if you go to a typical restaurant the menus can take forever to browse!

So what typical things can you eat in Catalonia? What’s special about Catalan food?

One of my favourite things to eat although incredibly simple is pan payes tostado con tomate, aceite de oliva y ajo (traditional bread that is toasted, rubbed with olive oil, garlic and fresh crushed tomatoes). Maybe it doesn’t sound too extravagant but it’s well worth trying.

Pa amb tomàquet

Below I’ve listed a few traditional Catalan dishes that you might want to try once here. Be brave, Catalan food is delicious!

Butifarra con mongetes: Typical sausages,beans, garlic and parsley.

Esqueixada de Bacallà: An exquisite salad elaborated with cod, tomatoes,onions,olives, hard boiled eggs and peppers.

Mar i Muntanya: This is a traditional dish of fish and meat on the same plate.

Sauces:

Ali Oli is my favourite and it’s made from olive oil and garlic. Great with meats and fish.

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