Barcelona is one of a few cities in the world where visitors can try dishes from the May Y Mantagna category. This category is used to describe dishes that have seafood and various sorts of meat at the same time. The internationally famous paella is a good example of May Y Mantagna food. Escudella is less popular but, nevertheless, equally delicious food. This dish contains roasted meat, potatoes, beans, and cabbage. Some chefs even add noodles to Escudella. No need to say that such a variety of ingredients makes this dish not only incredibly delicious but also hearty.
Meat dishes are an essential part of the national cuisine in Barcelona. For hundreds of years, locals made mouthwatering sausages from various sorts of meat. They also jerk meat, extending its shelf life up to several months. Virtually any national restaurant offers Embutidos – a large meat plate with various types of jerked meat and cheese. Traditional hamon is an essential part of such a meat plate. Tourists can also try special meat delicacies on local markets that are famous for selling numerous sausages produced at local farms.
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