We Discover The Best Of Seville’s Gastronomy

Seville, the capital of Andalusia, is a very visited place for its history, culture and something else: its gastronomy. We don’t stop to think about it, but many of the dishes we eat in our house have their origin in that little corner of southern Spain. Therefore, today we are going to show you which are the best dishes of the gastronomy of Seville. Take advantage!

Vegetables and fish, the order of the day

To get into the subject, we are going to tell you which are the two essential ingredients of the gastronomy of Seville. As the title says, many Sevillian dishes are based on fish (hake, cod or anchovy) and a mixture of vegetables. .. Although we are not yet going to reveal more clues to you.

But what is clear is that Andalusian cuisine relies on quality ingredients. Fish are always fresh and vegetables are cared for so much that they are even present in sauces. It would be crazy to imagine a Sevillian dish without any of these ingredients. Now what are those dishes?

The typical dishes of the gastronomy of Seville

Now that we have our vegetables and fresh fish ready… It’s time to get into the kitchen ! That or go preparing our trip to Andalusia to taste the best of the gastronomy of Seville. There it goes!

1. Andalusian gazpacho

Not putting it first would be a big mistake. Although many prefer to call it “cold soup”, it is a kind of cream of vegetables, but especially tomato, seasoned with garlic, vinegar and oil. It is a very refreshing dish that comes in handy for the summer. And one of the classics is to accompany it with bread.

It is usually taken in a bowl or even a glass. And the classic ingredients are: red tomato, pepper, bread, cucumber and the seasonings that we just told you about. All passed through the blender and a time in the fridge give as a result … a true classic of the gastronomy of Seville!

2. Fried fish

This is another of the specialties of the gastronomy of Seville. The fish that are usually used are squid, anchovies, sprigs, grouper or pink. These fish, preferably fresh, are coated in flour and fried in quality oil.

The frying has to be done with great care. For this, special emphasis must be placed on the temperature: between which it does not exceed 200º. And the result of this is a fish that is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

3. Oxtail

As it could not be missing, we have to offer you the possibility of trying meat in the gastronomy of Seville. It is a very well cared stew that offers you the piece of meat with onion, garlic and a little wine. And, as it could not be missing, accompanied by tomato sauce.

Oxtail is a very tasty dish, but above all strong. With a plate and a few slices of bread, anyone is satisfied.

4. Soldiers from Pavia

Back to fish! This time, the soldaditos de pavia, another typical dish from Seville, consists of two strips of cod battered in flour with saffron, yeast and salt water.

This fish is fried, what a surprise! with extra virgin olive oil to make it crunchy and, after this, it is accompanied by red peppers. If perhaps a fish fry seems like a very abundant dish, you will always have this option.

5. Flamenco eggs

This is one of the most typical dishes of the gastronomy of Seville. It is on all restaurant menus and appeals to anyone. It consists of making fried eggs and accompanying them with vegetables and tomato.

For many it has always been the grandmother’s dish, because of its forcefulness and the memories it brings back to everyone who tries it. In short: try a dish and make yourself at home.

6. Grilled squid

This time, another fish proposal arrives but with a variant: without frying. Squid are usually a very typical tapa to try while having a drink in the bars of Seville.

But what makes them really special is the spicy garlic sauce that goes with the slice of bread. To lick your fingers!

7. Cod with tomato

We finish our list of dishes of the gastronomy of Seville offering you a classic. Like the oxtail, it is accompanied by a tomato sauce. As you can see, vegetables can never be absent.

The key to everything is to soak the cod for a whole day. The cod is fried accompanied by onion and peppers. And after this, the sauce is added and, of course, the slice of bread to dip it in the sauce. Yummy!

These are the most symbolic dishes of the gastronomy of Seville, but snails, roe seasonings, montaditos with serrano ham are also typical. There are plenty of options and what is missing in Seville, is you! So … get ready to enjoy yourself to the fullest in all five senses!