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International Cooking: A
Culinary Journey, 2E
Chapter 2
Spain and Portugal
History
Romans
 arrived about 200 BC
 introduced grapes, wine, garlic,
wheat, and olives
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Moors (Arabs from North Africa)
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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
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Christopher Columbus and
other explorers returned from
the New World
 in the late 1400s
 brought new foods including
tomatoes, corn, potatoes, sweet
peppers, and chocolate from the
New World
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Topography
Iberian Peninsula
 Spain makes up five-sixths
 Portugal is remaining one-sixth
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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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Mountains in Northwest and
Northeast
 create difficult terrain
 caused isolation
 Pyrenees Mountains in northeast
form border with France
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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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Cooking Methods
 Braising
 Frying
 Grilling
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Regions
Although cooks prepare
many of the same dishes
throughout Spain and
Portugal, the recipes vary
significantly in different
regions.
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Galicia
 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
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La Mancha
dominates central Spain
 sparse population
 sheep thrive
 olla podrida - a casserole
containing almost anything that
can be stewed
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Valencia
 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 saffronflavored rice with a variety of meats,
chicken, seafood, and vegetables
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Andalusia
 lies in southern Spain
 fried foods
 Gazpacho, the famous cold
tomato vegetable soup
 cloves, cumin, cinnamon, and
other spices
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Extremadura
 Situated in the west
 farmland raising lots of pigs
 pork dishes, sausages, and cured
meats like serrano ham
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Portugal
 ocean breezes create a milder
climate
 many crops including potatoes,
tomatoes, and corn
 seafood
 grapes for wine and port
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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
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lamb, mutton, goat, and pork
cured ham, serrano, sausages
Coastal Areas
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seafood
 fresh or salted cod, sardines, and
tuna in Portugal
 anchovies, cod, squid, and many
types of shellfish in Spain
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High Quality Cheeses
 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.
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Portuguese Use
 more herbs and spices than the
Spanish
 lots of fresh cilantro
 more cream and butter than the
Spanish
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Tapas
small snacks or appetizers
served in bars as a snack in the
late morning and in the late
afternoon and/or early evening
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Meals
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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
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cena - light supper
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Alcoholic Beverages
 Spain and Portugal produce lots of
wine
 Portugal makes excellent port
 Spain known for sherry
Sherry and port are fortified
wines.
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