In Madrid, simply all restaurants specializing in the national cuisine will offer various types of paella, which remains the most popular rice dish in the country. Paella contains various meat and seafood types. Madrid restaurants traditionally offer dozens of varieties of this ever popular national dish. Paella can be very unusual, for example, paella with devilfish ink has become increasingly popular in recent years. Needless to say, the dish looks very exotic, but, according to gourmets, it tastes simply mesmerizing.
Without a doubt, Jamon is the most popular meat delicacy. Juicy and mouthwatering gammon of bacon is cooked in a special way – it is smoked as one piece. Local tapas bars and national cuisine restaurants offer different variations of jamon. It is also available for sale in all local markets and most supermarkets.
Gazpacho soup is one more famous national specialty. This tomato soup is made of fresh ripe tomatoes. There are many variations of Gazpacho as well. It may contain bread, cucumber, garlic, peppers, and many other ingredients. Right before serving, the soup is dressed with olive oil. Gazpacho is considered the most popular summer dish, but restaurants specializing in the national cuisine offer it all year round.
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