
Andalusia, Spain
Alcauciles fritos
Alcauciles fritos are young Andalusian artichoke hearts from Cádiz, fried until the leaves crisp while the centres stay tender.
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Andalusia, Spain
Alcauciles fritos are young Andalusian artichoke hearts from Cádiz, fried until the leaves crisp while the centres stay tender.

Andorra
Trinxat
The iconic Andorran mountain dish — mashed cabbage and potatoes with mushrooms, garlic, pork or bacon, and olive oil; the name comes from Catalan trinxar, meaning to chop; the mash is flattened into pancakes and fried, garnished with bacon; an ideal winter dish because cabbage is best after frost; has its own festival in Puigcerdá; a TasteAtlas must-try; the dish that defines Pyrenean cuisine.

Catalonia, Spain
Large spring onions from Catalonia, grilled over an open flame until charred, then peeled and dipped in romesco or salvitxada sauce at calcotada feasts.

Catalonia, Andorra
A Catalan dish of whole eggplants, red peppers, onions, and tomatoes grilled over embers, then peeled, seeded, and dressed with olive oil and salt.

Andalusia, Spain
Berenjenas con miel
Thin strips of eggplant, battered and fried until crisp, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with sesame, a Cordoba tapa.

Galicia, Spain
Pimientos de Padrón
Blistered Galician peppers, the iconic "some are hot, some are not" tapa.

Navarre, Spain
Pimientos del piquillo rellenos
Small sweet roasted piquillo peppers from Navarre, stuffed with cod, shrimp, or meat, then baked in a sauce, often bechamel.

Spain
Majorcan layered potato, aubergine and red-pepper bake.

Murcia, Spain
Murcian courgette, onion and egg scramble.