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Bocadillo
The bocadillo or bocata, in Spain, is a sandwich made with Spanish bread, usually a baguette or similar type of bread, cut lengthwise. Traditionally seen as a humble food, its low cost has allowed it to evolve over time into an iconic piece of cuisine. In Spain, they are often eaten in cafes and tapas bars. Some bocadillos are seasoned with sauces like mayonnaise, aioli, ketchup, mustard or tomato sauce. They are usually served with cold beer or red wine, drinks, coffee and a portion of tapas. Different types of bocadillos are available in different parts of Spain, such as the serranito, almussafes and esgarrat. Types There is a wide variety of bocadillos in Spain, but the most typical can be pointed out. Bocadillos can also be found in northern Morocco. Omelette * Spanish omelette (prepared with or without onion) * Campera omelette (prepared with potatoes, green pepper and chorizo) * Jamon omelette (prepared with jamon instead of using potatoes) * Cheese omelette * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Squid Sandwich
Squid sandwich or ''bocadillo de calamares'' in Spanish, is a culinary specialty very common in Spain consisting of squid battered in flour and fried in oil that is usually olive, or the more sophisticated version that is all of the above plus a spicy tomato sauce and mayonnaise with garlic similar to that of patatas bravas.Néstor Luján, (1994), ''"Como piñones mondados, Cuento de Cuentos de Gastronomía"'',Ed. Folio, Barcelona, pp:123 It is usually served hot and freshly made. This type of sandwich (specifically the original version without sauce) is very popular in Madrid and can be found in most of the bars of the Spanish capital, particularly in the Plaza Mayor as well as the Calle de Botoneras at the southeast corner of Plaza Mayor. Joaquín de Entrambasaguas, (1971), "''Gastronomía Madrileña''", Instituto de Estudios Madrileños, pág. 23 In Zaragoza, the sophisticated version of the calamari sandwich is traditional, with the spicy sauce (tomato, mayonnaise and ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
