Spanish Culinary Terms

Spanish terms found on menus and in restaurants

Churros

Fried dough sticks coated in sugar, often served with chocolate dipping sauce.

Creamy fried fritters filled with bechamel, ham, or other savory ingredients.

Prawns sizzled in olive oil with garlic and chilli, a classic Spanish tapa.

A cold Spanish soup made from blended raw vegetables, typically tomato-based.

Spanish dry-cured ham, especially the prized Jamon Iberico and Jamon Serrano.

Spanish rice dish cooked in a wide shallow pan with seafood, meat, or vegetables.

Small snacks served on bread with a toothpick, the Basque Country version of tapas.

Spanish punch made with red wine, fresh fruit, and sometimes brandy.

Small shared dishes that are central to Spanish dining culture.

A thick Spanish omelette made with eggs, potatoes, and sometimes onion.