Six alternatives to Gazpacho

Gazpacho is the champion of the summer, perfect for humid days and hangovers.

Gazpacho

There are several cold soups in the Gazpacho family

Fish

Pisto

Ah, pisto! That simple yet wonderfully delicious dish which pops up on menus all over Spain.

Pinchito y Filetillos

Pinchos morunos are commonly served as a tapa in Spain, skewered small kebabs of delicious marinated pork which are inspired by Spain’s Moorish heritage. They may be referred to as ‘pinchitos’ in some areas. Some butchers will sell the marinated raw meat ready for you to cook at home, and may also have a chicken version for sale.

Habas

A lovely dish to prepare when broad beans are in season is ‘habas con jamón’. You will often find it served it as a tapa with a slice of crusty bread on the side to mop up the delicious juices. Frozen or canned beans may be used out of season.

Gambas Pil Pil

Piping hot prawns in a chilli sauce

Carne con tomate

Meat with tomato? Doesn’t sound particularly exciting, does it? But this dish is so full of flavour, where the pork is stewed in a home-made tomato sauce until the meat almost falls apart, and yet so simple to make.

Berenjenas fritas

One of the most mouth-watering uses for aubergines in Spanish cooking is the way they are served as a ‘ración’, - in portions – shallow fried, with a drizzle of sugar cane honey on the top. The dish is very simple to prepare.

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