650+ Spanish Kitchen Vocabulary Words

Spanish cuisine is celebrated for its vibrant colors, bold flavors, and passionate preparation methods. Whether it’s the aroma of a sizzling paella, the taste of jamón ibérico, or a refreshing gazpacho on a hot summer day, Spanish dishes are as diverse as the regions they hail from.

If you’re learning Spanish, it’s worth learning the vocabulary for talking about its food. Check out over 650 essential Spanish kitchen vocabulary, from common ingredients to cooking techniques. Plus, see how to talk about items, tools and appliances around the kitchen.

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Cooking Terms in Spanish

Cooking Methods

Spanish Words	English Translations
Ahumado	Smoking
Asado	Roasting
Asado a la parrilla giratoria	Rotisserie cooking
Asado en fosa	Pit roasting
Barbacoa	Barbecuing
Cocción a presión	Pressure cooking
Cocción al vapor	Steaming
Cocción lenta	Slow-cooking
Cocina en plancha	Griddle cooking
Cocina por inducción	Induction cooking
Cocina a fuego lento	Simmering
Cocina con microondas	Microwaving
Confitado	Confitting
Enlatado	Canning
Curado	Curing
Deshidratación	Dehydrating
Encurtido	Pickling
Escaldado	Blanching
Escalfado poco profundo	Shallow poaching
Escalfado	Poaching
Estofado	Braising or stir-frying
Fermentación	Fermentation
Flambeado	Flambéing
Fritura en aceite	Deep-frying
Fritura en sartén	Pan-frying
Fritura a presión	Pressure-frying
Gratinado	Broiling
Hervido	Boiling
Horneado	Baking
Infusión	Infusing
Marinado	Marinating
Parrillada	Grilling
Salteado	Sautéing
Salteado en wok	Wok cooking

Culinary Techniques

Spanish Words	English Translations
Abrir (ostras, etc.)	To shuck (oysters, etc.)
Adornar	To garnish
Amasar	To knead
Batir	To whisk
Caramelizar	To caramelize
Clarificar	To clarify
Cocinar	To cook
Cortar en cubos	To dice
Cortar en juliana	To julienne
Decorar con manga	To pipe
Desglasar	To deglaze
Desvenar	To devein
Doblar	To fold
Encurtir	To pickle
Enfriar	To chill
Enharinar	To coat
Enrollar	To roll
Ensartar	To skewer
Escabechar	To brine
Espumar	To skim
Fermentar	To ferment
Filetear	To fillet
Freír	To fry
Glasear	To glaze
Gratinar	To gratinate
Infundir	To infuse
Marinar	To marinate
Mezclar	To blend, to mix
Moler	To grind, to mill
Pelar	To peel
Picar	To chop
Picar muy finamente	To mince
Pincelar (con huevo, etc.)	To brush
Rallar	To grate, to shred, to zest
Rebanar	To slice
Revolver	To stir
Salsear	To baste
Sazonar	To season
Tallar	To carve
Templar	To temper
Tostar	To toast

Kitchen Utensils, Tools and Crockery 

Spanish Words	English Translations
Utensilios	Utensils
Herramientas	Tools
Vajilla	Crockery
Ablandador de carne	Meat tenderizer
Abrelatas	Can opener
Bandeja de galletas	Cookie sheet
Batidor	Whisk
Brocha de repostería	Pastry brush
Cacerola	Dutch oven, Stockpot
Cesta de vapor	Steamer basket
Chupito	Shot glass
Colador	Colander
Copa de champán	Champagne flute
Copa de martini	Martini glass
Copa de vino	Wine glass
Cuchara	Spoon
Cucharita	Teaspoon
Cucharón	Ladle
Cuchara para helado	Ice cream scoop
Cucharón ranurado	Slotted spoon
Cuchillo	Knife
Cuchillo de carne	Steak knife
Cuchillo de pescado	Fish knife
Cuchillo para mantequilla	Butter knife
Espátula	Spatula
Espumadera	Skimmer
Exprimidor de limón	Lemon squeezer
Fuente de cazuela	Casserole dish
Fuente de horno	Baking dish
Guantes de horno	Oven mitts, Pot holders
Jabón para platos	Dish soap
Jarra	Pitcher
Machacador de patatas	Potato masher
Molde desmontable	Springform pan
Molde para muffins	Muffin tin
Molde para pan	Bread pan
Molde para pastel	Cake pan
Moldes individuales	Ramekins
Mondadientes	Toothpick
Mortero y mano	Mortar and pestle
Palillos chinos	Chopsticks
Parrilla de barbacoa	Barbecue grill
Pelador de verduras	Vegetable peeler
Pincel de cocina	Basting brush
Pinzas	Tongs
Plancha	Griddle
Platillo	Saucer
Plato	Plate
Plato para mantequilla	Butter dish
Servilletero	Napkin holder
Prensa de ajo	Garlic press
Rallador	Grater
Rejilla enfriadora	Cooling rack
Rodillo	Rolling pin
Sacacorchos	Wine opener/corkscrew
Salero y pimentero	Salt and pepper shakers
Sartén	Frying pan
Sartén para parrilla	Grill pan
Sartén para saltear	Saute pan
Sopera	Gravy boat
Tabla de cortar	Cutting board
Taza	Cup, Mug
Tazón	Bowl
Tenedor	Fork
Termómetro de carne	Meat thermometer
Tijeras de cocina	Kitchen shears
Vaso	Glass, Cup
Wok	Wok

Kitchen Appliances

Spanish Words	English Translations
Electrodomésticos de Cocina	Kitchen appliances
Arrocera	Rice cooker
Báscula de cocina	Food scale
Batidora de inmersión	Immersion blender
Batidora de mano	Hand mixer
Batidora de pie	Stand mixer
Cafetera	Coffee maker
Campana extractora	Range hood (exhaust fan)
Estufa	Stove
Compactador de basura	Trash compactor
Congelador	Freezer
Deshidratador de alimentos	Food dehydrator
Freidora de aire	Air fryer
Heladera	Ice cream maker
Hervidor eléctrico	Electric kettle
Horno a gas	Gas oven
Horno de convección	Convection oven
Horno de microondas	Microwave oven
Horno eléctrico	Electric oven
Horno tostador	Toaster oven
Lavaplatos	Dishwasher
Licuadora	Blender
Exprimidor, Extractor de jugos	Juicer
Máquina de espresso	Espresso machine
Máquina de inmersión al vacío	Sous-vide machine
Máquina para hacer waffles	Waffle maker
Prensa para paninis	Panini press
Mini refrigerador	Mini-fridge
Molinillo de café	Coffee grinder
Molinillo de especias	Spice grinder
Olla a presión	Pressure cooker
Olla de cocción lenta	Slow cooker
Parrilla eléctrica	Electric grill
Placa de cocción a gas	Gas cooktop
Placa de cocción eléctrica	Electric cooktop
Placa de inducción	Induction cooktop
Plancha eléctrica	Electric griddle
Procesador de alimentos	Food processor
Purificador/filtro de agua	Water purifier/filter
Refrigerador	Refrigerator
Sandwichera	Sandwich maker
Sartén eléctrico	Electric skillet
Sellador al vacío	Vacuum sealer
Tostadora	Toaster
Triturador de desperdicios	Garbage disposal unit
Ventilador extractor	Ventilation fan

Kitchen Furniture

Spanish Words	English Translations
Muebles de Cocina	Kitchen furniture
Aparador	Sideboard
Armario	Cupboard
Banco	Bench
Banco de almacenamiento	Storage bench
Banquillo	Stool
Barra de vinos	Wine bar
Bote de basura	Trash bin/can
Bote de compostaje	Compost bin
Bote de reciclaje	Recycling bin
Botellero	Wine rack
Cajón	Drawer
Carrito	Cart, Trolley
Carrito con tabla de cortar	Cutting-board cart
Carrito de microondas	Microwave cart
Carrito de servicio	Serving cart/trolley
Carrito de té	Tea cart/trolley
Carrito de vinos	Wine cart/trolley
Carrito para comida	Food cart/trolley
Cesta de frutas	Fruit basket
Cocina	Kitchen
Delantal	Apron
Despensa	Pantry
Escurridor	Dish rack
Especiero	Spice rack
Estación de café	Coffee station
Estación de té	Tea station
Estante de panadero	Baker's rack
Estantes de pared	Wall shelves
Estantes, Perchas	Shelving, Racks
Fregadero	Sink
Gabinete	Cabinet
Gabinete para bar	Bar cabinet
Gabinete para electrodomésticos	Appliance storage cabinet
Gabinete para enfriador de vinos	Wine cooler cabinet
Isla	Island
Mesa	Table
Mesa de bufé	Buffet table
Mesa de panadero	Baker's table
Mesa de servicio	Server table
Panera	Bread box
Perchero para ollas	Pot rack
Perchero para platos	Plate rack
Porta utensilios	Utensil holder/crock
Portabotellas	Bottle holder
Portarrollos de papel	Paper towel holder
Portavasos para copas	Wine glass holder
Rincón para desayunos	Breakfast nook
Salvamanteles	Trivet
Servilletero	Napkin holder
Silla	Chair
Silla alta	High chair
Soporte para cazos	Pot filler shelf
Soporte para cuchillos	Knife block/caddy
Soporte para rodillo	Rolling pin holder
Soporte para tapaderas	Pot lid holder
Taburete	Bar stool
Utensilios	Utensils
Vitrina	Hutch

Ingredients and Food

Fruits, Vegetables and Legumes

Spanish Words	English Translations
Ingredientes	Ingredients
Comida	Food
Frutas	Fruits
Verduras	Vegetables
Legumbres	Legumes
Aceituna	Olive
Acelga	Swiss chard
Aguacate	Avocado
Ajo	Garlic
Albaricoque	Apricot
Alcachofa	Artichoke
Apio	Celery
Arándano rojo	Cranberry
Arándano	Blueberry
Batata	Sweet potato
Berenjena	Eggplant
Berro	Watercress
Brócoli	Broccoli
Cacahuete	Peanut
Calabacín	Squash
Calabacita	Zucchini
Calabaza	Pumpkin
Caqui	Persimmon
Carambola	Starfruit
Cebolla	Onion
Cereza	Cherry
Chalota	Shallot
Champiñón	Mushroom
Chirivía	Parsnip
Ciruela	Plum
Clementina	Clementine
Coco	Coconut
Col rizada	Kale
Col de Bruselas	Brussels sprout
Coliflor	Cauliflower
Dátil	Date
Ejotes	Green beans
Espárrago	Asparagus
Espinaca	Spinach
Frambuesa	Raspberry
Fresa	Strawberry
Frijoles mungo	Mung beans
Frijoles negros	Black beans
Frijoles pintos	Pinto beans
Frijoles rojos	Kidney beans
Frijoles	Beans
Garbanzos	Chickpeas
Granada	Pomegranate
Grosella negra	Blackcurrant
Grosella	Gooseberry
Guayaba	Guava
Guisantes de nieve	Snow peas
Guisantes partidos	Split peas
Guisantes	Peas
Habas	Fava beans
Higo	Fig
Kiwi	Kiwi
Lechuga	Lettuce
Lentejas	Lentils
Lichi	Lychee
Lima	Lime
Limón	Lemon
Maíz	Corn
Mandarina	Tangerine
Mango	Mango
Manzana	Apple
Maracuyá	Passion fruit
Melocotón	Peach
Melón verde	Honeydew melon
Melón	Cantaloupe
Mora	Blackberry
Nabo	Turnip
Naranja	Orange
Nectarina	Nectarine
Okra	Okra
Pak choi	Bok choy
Papaya	Papaya
Patata	Potato
Pepino	Cucumber
Pera	Pear
Pimiento	Bell pepper
Piña	Pineapple
Pitaya	Dragon fruit
Plátano macho	Plantain
Plátano	Banana
Pomelo	Grapefruit
Puerro	Leek
Rábano	Radish
Rambután	Rambutan
Remolacha	Beetroot
Repollo	Cabbage
Ruibarbo	Rhubarb
Sandía	Watermelon
Soja	Soybeans
Tomate	Tomato
Uva	Grape
Yaca	Jackfruit
Yuca	Cassava
Zanahoria	Carrot

Animal Products

Spanish Words	English Translations
Productos de origen animal	Animal products
Alitas de pollo	Chicken wings
Almejas	Clams
Anchoas	Anchovies
Atún	Tuna
Atún enlatado	Canned tuna
Bisonte	Bison
Calamar	Squid
Caldo de cerdo	Pork broth
Caldo de hueso	Bone broth
Caldo de pescado	Fish broth
Caldo de pollo	Chicken broth
Caldo de res	Beef broth
Callos	Tripe
Camarón	Shrimp
Cangrejo	Crab
Caracol	Escargot (snails)
Carne de res	Beef
Carne molida	Ground beef
Caviar	Caviar
Cerdo	Pork
Chuletas de cerdo	Pork chops
Chuletas de cordero	Lamb chops
Codorniz	Quail
Conejo	Rabbit
Cordero	Lamb
Costillas	Ribs
Crema	Cream
Crema agria	Sour cream
Despojos	Offal
Filete	Steak
Fuagrás	Foie gras
Gelatina	Gelatin
Grasa de pato	Duck fat
Hígado	Liver
Huevos	Eggs
Jamón	Ham
Langosta	Lobster
Leche	Milk
Lomo de cerdo	Pork loin
Manteca	Lard
Mantequilla	Butter
Mariscos	Shellfish
Médula	Bone marrow
Mejillones	Mussels
Miel	Honey
Molleja	Gizzard
Muslos de pollo	Chicken thighs
Panceta	Pork belly
Patas de pollo	Chicken feet
Paté	Pâté
Pato	Duck
Pavo	Turkey
Pecho de res	Brisket
Pechuga de pollo	Chicken breast
Pescado	Fish
Pollo	Chicken
Pulpo	Octopus
Queso	Cheese
Rabo de buey	Oxtail
Salchicha	Sausage
Salmón	Salmon
Salmón ahumado	Smoked salmon
Sardina	Sardine
Sebo	Tallow, Suet
Ternera	Veal
Tilapia	Tilapia
Tocino	Bacon
Venado	Venison
Vieiras	Scallops
Vísceras de ave	Poultry giblets
Yogur	Yogurt

Grains, Seeds and Pastas

Spanish Words	English Translations
Cereales	Grains
Semillas	Seeds
Pastas	Pastas
Amaranto	Amaranth
Arroz basmati	Basmati rice
Arroz blanco	White rice
Arroz integral	Brown rice
Arroz jazmín	Jasmine rice
Arroz salvaje	Wild rice
Arroz	Rice
Avena enrollada	Rolled oats
Avena partida	Steel-cut oats
Avena	Oats
Bulgur	Bulgur
Cabello de ángel	Angel hair pasta
Cebada	Barley
Centeno	Rye
Cuscús	Couscous
Espaguetis	Spaghetti
Espelta	Spelt
Farro	Farro
Fetuchinis	Fettuccini
Fideos de arroz	Rice noodles
Fideos de huevo	Egg noodles
Fideos ramen	Ramen noodles
Fideos soba	Soba noodles
Fideos udon	Udon noodles
Harina de avena	Oat flour
Harina de maíz	Corn flour
Harina de trigo	Wheat flour
Macarrones	Macaroni
Maíz	Corn
Mijo	Millet
Ñoquis	Gnocchi
Orzo	Orzo
Pastina	Pastina
Polenta	Polenta
Quinoa	Quinoa
Ravioles	Ravioli
Semillas de amapola	Poppy seeds
Semillas de calabaza	Pumpkin seeds
Semillas de chía	Chia seeds
Semillas de girasol	Sunflower seeds
Semillas de lino	Flaxseeds
Semillas de sésamo	Sesame seeds
Sorgo	Sorghum
Tortellini	Tortellini
Trigo integral	Whole wheat
Trigo sarraceno	Buckwheat
Trigo	Wheat
Ziti	Ziti

Spices

Spanish Words	English Translations
Especias	Spices
Achiote	Annatto
Ajo	Garlic
Albahaca	Basil
Alcaravea	Caraway
Anís estrellado	Star anise
Azafrán	Saffron
Canela	Cinnamon
Cardamomo	Cardamom
Cayena	Cayenne pepper
Cebolla en polvo	Onion powder
Cebollino seco	Dried chives
Chile en polvo	Chili powder
Cilantro seco	Dried cilantro
Clavo de olor	Cloves
Comino	Cumin
Condimento para aves	Poultry seasoning
Cúrcuma	Turmeric
Escamas de pimiento rojo	Red pepper flakes
Estragón	Tarragon
Extracto de vainilla	Vanilla extract
Granos de ajo	Garlic granules
Hierbas de la Provenza	Herbes de Provence
Hojas de laurel	Bay leaves
Jengibre	Ginger
Lavanda	Lavender
Mejorana	Marjoram
Menta	Mint
Nuez moscada	Nutmeg
Orégano	Oregano
Perejil	Parsley
Pimentón	Paprika
Pimienta blanca	White pepper
Pimienta con limón	Lemon pepper
Pimienta de Jamaica	Allspice
Pimienta de Sichuan	Sichuan peppercorns
Pimienta negra	Black pepper
Pimienta roja	Red pepper
Polvo de cinco especias	Five-spice powder
Polvo de curry	Curry powder
Romero	Rosemary
Sal	Salt
Sal de apio	Celery salt
Salvia	Sage
Semillas de anís	Anise seeds
Semillas de apio	Celery seeds
Semillas de cilantro	Coriander seeds
Semillas de eneldo	Dill seeds
Semillas de fenogreco	Fenugreek seeds
Semillas de hinojo	Fennel seeds
Semillas de mostaza	Mustard seeds
Tamarindo	Tamarind
Tomillo	Thyme
Zumaque	Sumac

Sauces and Condiments

Spanish Words	English Translations
Salsas	Sauces
Condimentos	Condiments
Aceite de oliva	Olive oil
Aderezo César	Caesar dressing
Aderezo de queso azul	Blue cheese dressing
Aderezo italiano	Italian dressing
Aderezo mil islas	Thousand Island dressing
Aderezo ranch	Ranch dressing
Aioli	Aioli
Chutney	Chutney
Guacamole	Guacamole
Jarabe de arce	Maple syrup
Kétchup	Ketchup
Mayonesa	Mayonnaise
Mostaza con miel	Honey mustard
Mostaza	Mustard
Pasta de curry	Curry paste
Pasta de miso	Miso paste
Pasta de pimiento rojo	Red pepper paste
Pasta de tamarindo	Tamarind paste
Pesto	Pesto
Rábano picante	Horseradish
Salsa agridulce	Sweet and sour sauce
Salsa barbacoa	Barbecue sauce
Salsa chimichurri	Chimichurri sauce
Salsa de ajo y chile	Chili garlic sauce
Salsa de chipotle	Chipotle sauce
Salsa de maní	Peanut sauce
Salsa de ostras	Oyster sauce
Salsa de pescado	Fish sauce
Salsa de soja	Soy sauce
Salsa hoisin	Hoisin sauce
Salsa holandesa	Hollandaise sauce
Salsa picante	Hot sauce
Salsa ponzu	Ponzu sauce
Salsa Sichuan	Szechuan sauce
Salsa Tabasco	Tabasco sauce
Salsa tártara	Tartar sauce
Salsa teriyaki	Teriyaki sauce
Salsa tzatziki	Tzatziki sauce
Salsa Worcestershire	Worcestershire sauce
Salsa	Salsa
Sriracha	Sriracha
Tahini	Tahini
Vinagre balsámico	Balsamic vinegar
Vinagre de sidra de manzana	Apple cider vinegar
Vinagre	Vinegar
Vinagreta	Vinaigrette

Measurement Units

Spanish Words	English Translations
Unidades de medida	Measurement units
Celsius	Celsius (°C)
Cuarto	Quart (qt)
Cucharada	Tablespoon (tbsp)
Cucharadita	Teaspoon (tsp)
Fahrenheit	Fahrenheit (°F)
Galón	Gallon (gal)
Gramo	Gram (g)
Kilogramo	Kilogram (kg)
Libra	Pound (lb)
Litro	Liter (L)
Mililitro	Milliliter (ml)
Onza líquida	Fluid ounce (fl oz)
Onza	Ounce (oz)
Pinta	Pint (pt)
Pizca	Pinch, Dash
Taza	Cup (c)

Food Safety and Hygiene

Spanish Words	English Translations
Seguridad alimentaria	Food safety
Higiene alimentaria	Food hygiene
Agentes de limpieza	Cleaning agents
Alérgenos	Allergens
Almacenamiento de alimentos	Food storage
Bacterias	Bacteria
Congelación	Freezing
Contaminación cruzada	Cross-contamination
Control de plagas	Pest control
Descongelación	Thawing
Desinfección	Disinfecting
Desinfectante de manos	Hand sanitizer
Enfermedad transmitida por alimentos	Foodborne illness
Equipo de protección personal (EPP)	Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Etiquetado de alimentos	Food labeling
Fecha de caducidad	Expiration date
Guantes de un solo uso	Single-use gloves
Higiene	Hygiene
Inspecciones sanitarias	Health inspections
Intoxicación alimentaria	Food poisoning
Lavado de manos	Handwashing
Limpieza	Cleaning
Manipulación de alimentos	Food handling
Pautas de seguridad alimentaria	Food safety guidelines
Preparación de alimentos	Food preparation
Procesamiento de alimentos	Food processing
Refrigeración	Refrigeration
Retiro de alimentos	Food recalls
Saneamiento	Sanitation
Suministro seguro de agua	Safe water supply
Vida útil	Shelf life

Common Spanish Phrases in the Kitchen

Spanish Words	English Translations
¡Que aproveche!	Enjoy your meal!
¿Cómo te gustaría tu carne cocinada?	How would you like your steak cooked?
¿Me pasas la sal, por favor?	Can you pass me the salt, please?
¿Podrías revolver la salsa por mí?	Could you stir the sauce for me?
¿Puedes ayudarme a cortar las verduras?	Can you help me chop the vegetables?
¿Puedes ayudarme a poner la mesa?	Can you help me set the table?
¿Te gustaría algo de beber?	Would you like something to drink?
¿Te gustaría algo de postre?	Would you like some dessert?
¿Todo está sabroso?	Is everything tasting good?
¿Ya está hirviendo el agua?	Is the water boiling yet?
El agua está hirviendo, hora de agregar la pasta.	The water is boiling, time to add the pasta.
El pastel está listo; podemos sacarlo del horno.	The cake is ready; we can take it out of the oven.
Es hora de voltear los panqueques.	It's time to flip the pancakes.
La receta indica dos tazas de harina.	The recipe calls for two cups of flour.
La salsa debe cocinarse a fuego lento durante al menos 15 minutos.	The sauce needs to simmer for at least 15 minutes.
La salsa debe cocinarse a fuego lento durante al menos 20 minutos.	The sauce needs to simmer for at least 20 minutes.
Necesitamos descongelar el pollo para la cena.	We need to defrost the chicken for dinner.
Necesito un cuchillo afilado para cortar esto.	I need a sharp knife to cut this.
No olvides poner el temporizador para las galletas.	Don't forget to set the timer for the cookies.
No olvides sazonar las verduras.	Don't forget to season the vegetables.
Nos quedamos sin azúcar, lo agregaré a la lista de compras.	We're out of sugar, I'll add it to the shopping list.
Pongamos la mesa antes de que lleguen los invitados.	Let's set the table before the guests arrive.
Por favor, lava los platos cuando terminemos de comer.	Please wash the dishes after we're done eating.
Por favor, pásame la tabla de cortar.	Please pass me the cutting board.
Ten cuidado con la sartén caliente, usa manoplas.	Be careful with the hot pan, use oven mitts.
Ten cuidado, la estufa está caliente.	Be careful, the stove is hot.
Voy a batir los huevos para la tortilla.	I'll whisk the eggs for the omelet.
Voy a precalentar el horno.	I'm going to preheat the oven.
Yo picaré las cebollas mientras tú pelas las papas.	I'll chop the onions while you peel the potatoes.

Cultural Spanish Cuisine Names

• Paella : A famous Valencian dish made with rice, saffron, vegetables, and a variety of meats like chicken, rabbit, and seafood.
• Tapas : Small, flavorful dishes often served as appetizers or snacks. Common tapas include patatas bravas (fried potatoes with spicy sauce), tortilla española (Spanish omelette), and gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp).
• Gazpacho : A cold tomato-based soup made with vegetables like cucumbers, bell peppers, and onions, seasoned with olive oil, vinegar, and garlic.
• Jamón Ibérico : A type of cured ham made from black Iberian pigs. It comes in different grades, with acorn-fed jamón (Jamón Ibérico de Bellota) being the most prized.
• Churros : Fried dough pastries, often served with a cup of thick hot chocolate for dipping.
• Tortilla Española : A traditional Spanish omelette made with eggs, potatoes, and sometimes onions.
• Bacalao : Dried and salted codfish, a common ingredient in Spanish cuisine.
• Pisto : A vegetable stew made with tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, onions, and eggplant, often served with a fried egg on top.
• Fabada Asturiana : A hearty bean stew originating from Asturias, made with large white beans, chorizo, morcilla (blood sausage), and pork.
• Flan : A popular Spanish dessert, a creamy custard topped with caramel sauce.
• Pulpo a la Gallega : Galician-style octopus, boiled and served with olive oil, paprika, and coarse sea salt.
• Patatas Bravas : Fried potato cubes served with a spicy tomato-based sauce.
• Gambas al Ajillo : Garlic shrimp cooked in olive oil and chili peppers.
• Horchata : A refreshing drink made from tiger nuts (chufas), sugar, and water.
• Escabeche : A traditional preservation method for fish or meat, marinated in vinegar, oil, and spices.
• Crema Catalana : A custard dessert similar to crème brûlée, topped with a caramelized sugar crust.
• Tacos : Traditional Mexican street food, consisting of tortillas filled with various meats, vegetables, and salsa.
• Ceviche : A popular dish in many Latin American countries, made with raw fish or seafood marinated in citrus juices, spices, and vegetables.
• Empanadas : Savory pastries filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables, widely enjoyed throughout Latin America.
• Arepas : A staple in Colombian and Venezuelan cuisine, these cornmeal cakes are often split open and filled with meats, cheese, or beans.
• Pupusas : Traditional Salvadoran dish, thick corn tortillas filled with cheese, meat, or beans.
• Ropa Vieja : A Cuban shredded beef stew cooked with tomatoes, peppers, and onions.
• Cuy : A traditional dish in the Andean region, particularly in Peru and Ecuador, where guinea pig is roasted or fried.
• Arroz con Pollo : A popular Latin American chicken and rice dish, cooked with various spices and often vegetables.
• Pisco Sour : A famous Peruvian cocktail made with pisco, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white.
• Pozole : A traditional spicy Mexican soup or stew made with hominy (large corn kernels) and meat, usually pork or chicken.

 

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