Most of the Classic Spanish Dishes You Know Actually Come From One Region!

If you’ve ever been to Spain, or even to a tapas restaurant anywhere else, you’ve probably encountered a few dishes that you’ve come to associate with Spain.

But what most people don’t know is that certain dishes that are served all around Spain actually hail from one small region: Galicia.

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Located in the northwest part of the country, Galicia is the second biggest fishing port in the world, which provides the country with some amazing seafood. If you want to know more about Galician food you’ve probably eaten, read on!

Empanadas

Spanish style empanadas or empanadillas when they’re small are all made in the Galician style. Regular empanadas are actually made in either a circle or a rectangular shape and you order it by the weight. Stuffed with everything from tuna to ham, it is a seriously delicious bite.

Octopus

One of the most famous dishes in Spain is sliced octopus, or pulpo in Spanish, with a sprinkling of paprika on top. This is another dish that you can thank Galicia for, and we’re all so lucky they can provide it for us!

The smokiness of the paprika perfectly balances the soft and chewy octopus. Although it can seem a little scary to try it, you really should, especially while you’re in Spain!