International Cooking 2 Spain & Portugal

International Cooking: A
Culinary Journey, 2E
Chapter 2
Spain and Portugal

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E
Patricia Heyman 2
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 arrived about 200 BC
 introduced grapes, wine, garlic,
wheat, and olives
History
Romans

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 arrived in eighth century
 brought many types of fruits and
vegetables - citrus fruits, watermelon,
pomegranates, grapes, artichokes,
spinach, eggplants, dates, almonds,
marzipan, herbs and spices, nutmeg,
saffron, pepper, honey
 introduced marinating, frying,
combining sweet with savory
Moors (Arabs from North Africa)

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 in the late 1400s
 brought new foods including
tomatoes, corn, potatoes, sweet
peppers, and chocolate from the
New World
Christopher Columbus and
other explorers returned from
the New World

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 Spain makes up five-sixths
 Portugal is remaining one-sixth
Topography
Iberian Peninsula

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 Atlantic Ocean borders Spain
on the northwest
 Only eight miles of water
separates Africa from the south
of Spain
 France borders Spain on the
northeast
 Portugal joins on the west
 Mediterranean lies to the south

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 create difficult terrain
 caused isolation
 Pyrenees Mountains in northeast
form border with France
Mountains in Northwest and
Northeast

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Climate
 hot, sunny summers
 cold winters
 southern areas near Mediterranean
Sea have warmer climate
 mountainous regions have colder
climate
 Portugal’s climate is milder because
ocean breezes temper it

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 Braising
 Frying
 Grilling
Cooking Methods

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Although cooks prepare
many of the same dishes
throughout Spain and
Portugal, the recipes vary
significantly in different
regions.
Regions

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 located in the northwest
 simple food
 fine produce
 lots of seafood
 known for the empanada, a meat pie
or turnover with a soft, flaky crust
 hearty food matches the harsh
climate
Galicia

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 dominates central Spain
 sparse population
 sheep thrive
 olla podrida - a casserole
containing almost anything that
can be stewed
La ManchaLa Mancha

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 located on the eastern coast bordering
the Mediterranean Sea
 rice, oranges and other citrus fruits,
olives, and grapes
 rice-based dishes
 paella - named for the pot in which it is
cooked, paella is a casserole of
saffron-flavored rice with a variety of
meats, chicken, seafood, and
vegetables
ValenciaValencia

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 lies in southern Spain
 fried foods
 Gazpacho, the famous cold
tomato vegetable soup
 cloves, cumin, cinnamon, and
other spices
AndalusiaAndalusia

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 Situated in the west
 farmland raising lots of pigs
 pork dishes, sausages, and cured
meats like serrano ham
Extremadura

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 ocean breezes create a milder
climate
 many crops including potatoes,
tomatoes, and corn
 seafood
 grapes for wine and port
PortugalPortugal

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Cuisine
 strong emphasis on the use of
fresh ingredients
 simple preparations
 the flavors of the foods stand out
within each dish
 often use parsley, garlic, and
saffron

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Interior Regions
 lamb, mutton, goat, and pork
 cured ham, serrano, sausages
Coastal Areas
 seafood
 fresh or salted cod, sardines, and
tuna in Portugal
 anchovies, cod, squid, and many
types of shellfish in Spain

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 made from cow, sheep, and goat
milk, or a combination of all three
 different regions specialize in
certain types of cheeses
 Spanish government regulates the
production of some cheeses. There
are currently twelve Designation of
Origin (DO) cheeses in Spain.
High Quality Cheeses

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 more herbs and spices than the
Spanish
 lots of fresh cilantro
 more cream and butter than the
Spanish
Portuguese Use

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small snacks or appetizers
served in bars as a snack in the
late morning and in the late
afternoon and/or early evening
Tapas

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 Breakfast - eaten away from home
 comida - main meal
 eaten midday
 consists of soup or salad, a fish or
tortilla course, some type of meat,
followed by dessert that usually
consists of fruit
 cena - light supper
Meals

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 Spain and Portugal produce lots of
wine
 Portugal makes excellent port
 Spain known for sherry
Sherry and port are fortified
wines.
Alcoholic Beverages

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