To accompany that art, that history and that culture of Cádiz, a kitchen at the height. And the southernmost province of Spain has it. Its millennial marine culture is combined with interior products. Thus, the gastronomy of Cádiz it's one of those with a unique character which, over the years and thanks to the prestige it has acquired, has become referent across the globe. From the most traditional fried foods to the most avant-garde bites, Cádiz cuisine shines by itself. Do you want to know her a little more? Go!
Cádiz cuisine: flavor, passion and color
Just as Cádiz puts passion in the game, as the anthem of the city's soccer team says, it also puts it in its more. The Andalusian province has a deep-rooted tradition and its way of life in the diet. Thus, from the stove it honors those infinite beaches, those beach bars full of life and those essential towns to visit.
The truth is that the southern coast of Spain is very rich in a wide range of fish and shellfish, so the quality of them when serving is guaranteed. The choco, white prawns or red tuna from almadraba They are one of those products that give meaning to Andalusian gastronomy. In fact, if you want to know that ultimate delicacy in depth, The Campero it is one of the best places to do it.
But if this kitchen has something good, it is that just as it has products from the Mar outstanding, it also has them from the land. Not surprisingly, the province's cheeses have hundreds of awards, both national and international. Dairy products obtained from payoya goat -from villaluenga- and of the merino grazalemeña sheep -from Grazalema- are products that are also widely used in the gastronomy of the area. And of course, what to say about the olive oil from the Sierra de Cádiz or the wine from Jerez; essential icons.
Ángel León and his creations: Andalusian showcase for the world
Much of the blame that the gastronomy of Cádiz has risen to the point of having won numerous awards resides in Angel León. He chef of the sea, which is known as such thanks to its creations around marine products, has catapulted Cádiz cuisine to the top. He is the only chef in Andalusia that has three Michelin stars in one of its establishments -Aponiente-. Shrimp omelette, tuna shank, cream halophytes or mamía are some of his latest works for the menu of his restaurant.
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The most typical bites of the gastronomy of Cádiz
The offer, as you have seen, is very extensive. The gastronomy of Cádiz It not only stands out for the products offered by the coast, but also for those produced by agriculture or livestock. This gives rise to an endless number of dishes, all of them full of flavor and color, which characterize the culinary art of Cadiz.
Among the most important, we find the fried fish. In Andalusia, life is not understood without this bite. It is an ancient tradition to eat fried fish: cuttlefish, dogfish, anchovies, pijotas, squid, lace ... What better way to eat this delicacy than in a beach bar or in a restaurant overlooking the sea. Of course, Shrimp fritters. Shrimp is another of Cádiz's star ingredients. Who has not ever enjoyed this appetizer?
We couldn't not mention the marinated dogfish -also know as bienmesabe-. It is a fish from the shark and is a classic in the bars of the province and its origin. Like much of the gastronomy there, it dates back centuries.
But not everything is fish or seafood. Another of the typical recipes of Cádiz is the grilled chicken. Cooked, mainly, with garlic and sherry wine, this chicken is one of those obligatory dishes if you go to the area.
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La gastronomy of Cádiz is infinite and has that duende that you can discover in each recipe. Besides the dishes mentioned above, there are many more. It is undoubtedly one of the richest in the Peninsula, and a must if your destination is Andalusia. Now that you know a little more about the culinary culture of Cadiz, what dish do you prefer?
