Traveling to Cordova will not be considered full-fledged without tasting local dishes. The resort has a huge number of gastronomic institutions, ready to feed tourists with typical Mediterranean dishes and dishes of various kitchens of the world. Cordoba, being in the most fertile area of Andalusia, flows travelers with dishes, ingredients for which are grown in local agricultural land. The leading role in traditional resort kitchen is played Olive oil and vegetables . Moreover, tourists during the rest in Cordoba can see the process of producing high-quality olive oil, which is famous not only to taste quality, but also with healing properties. In many stores of the resort town, tourists can purchase cold spin oil supplied directly from the factory. Also in specialized stores of Cordoba for sale Iberian pork which travelers should try. It is from her who is preparing a costly ham Hamon Iberico - considered to be one and gastronomic wonders of the world. The smallest amount that tourists can leave in one of these specialized stores is about 25 euros. And this is if the purchase consists of salami, chorizo and similar products. Those who are interested in Hamon can tune in advance to more substantial financial expenses.
Local cuisine has drawn a lot of dishes from Sephardic cuisine, which has influenced the culinary traditions of Cordoba for a long time. Thus, the recipes of appetizing baking, white gaspacho, a fried lamb and a stew from eggplants and beans are originally Jewish. Thus, modern cordova cuisine is difficult to name exclusively Mediterranean. It is rather a mix of gastronomic traditions of Christian, Jewish and Arab cultures. And from the entire diversity of tourists presented in Cordove, the following are as follows:
Salmorejo in Cordovsky (Salmorejo) - Puree soup, resembling Andalus Tomato Soup Gaspacho, but with a more thick consistency. It is eating this traditional first dish in a cold form with pieces of boiled eggs and Kamon Serrano cubes laid out in a plate on top of soup. In some restaurants, Cordova Hamon with egg replaced with pieces of tuna or other fish. So, ordering this creamy soup, tourists should ask the waiter, which ingredients besides the tomatoes will be present in it.
Cochifrito (Cochifrito) - Meat dish, which is common in the menu most local restaurants. This dish will definitely have to taste tourists, preferring fragrant and acute dishes. Slices of meat first extinguish in wine to give them softness. Then they are roasted on olive oil with lots of garlic, vinegar and seasonings, such as parsley, rosemary, bay leaf and mint. The finished dish has a rich taste and aroma, and deserves that he will try at least for the sake of interest.
Artichokes (Alcachofas) - The dish, which, according to the Cordin waiters, is impressed not only by vegetarians, but also revealed meatseeds. This Andalus dish is a spanish artichoke extinguished in sherry with the addition of garlic, mint and saffron. For "omnivorous" hungry tourists, pieces of ham are added to the dish. Perhaps this joy has a stunning taste, but his appearance confused me a little, so dining at Aqua's restaurant, located on Avenue del Brilliant, I did not risk order artichokes.
Small Flemenquun - The so-called popular snack, served in the taverns of Cordoba. Prepare it from Serrano ham slices, which are breadned in breadcrumbs and roasted on olive oil. Be sure to taste this snack. In addition, its price is available to everyone without exception to tourists.
Local cuisine will be able to surprise a little and sweet. For the preparation of desserts, local cooks are often used by honey, sesame, quince and anise. Directly from quince they prepare Marmalades , which is then served visitors to restaurants as an independent dish or like sauce to moon cheese. Children will conquer baking with marmalade filling and toasts with Aiva Marmalade. Also as a dessert of the Cordo institution, puff pies filled with sweet pumpkin, marmalade or citrus are offered tourists. The same pies, but with a filling of ham, hungry travelers can order as a snack.
From strong drinks in Cordoba it is worth removing the sample with wines, which are produced on the winery of the region. The most famous are the wines "VOLOSO" and "AMONTILADE". Herez "Oloroso" Different with dark amber color and perfectly combined with red meat. What concerns Semi-sweet "Amontilled" , he has a pronounced nut aroma and is an excellent aperitif.
Just have a snack or tightly dine tourists can in the very center of Cordoba in the cozy Cazuela de la Espartería, which is located near the Correder Square at the address: Rodriguez Marin Street, 16. Here visitors are treated with delicious disasses, including casserole from eggplant, salmon, artichokes, Large selection of meat dishes and snacks. The frequent visitors of this tavern are local residents. They are attracted to a rich wine list, consisting of more than 50 types of wines.
The tavern takes two floors and has places for smoking visitors. The average account for lunch in this place will be about 16 euros.
Buy products for self-cooking or just stroll and cheap lunch travelers can be in the food market of Cordoba. It is called the Victoria Bazaar and is the first grocery market in all Andalusia. True, the extensive food court here began to work only two years ago. And, nevertheless, the market can be enjoyed both the eats of traditional local cuisine and dishes from all over Spain. It employs an oyster bar in which tourists treat champagne and mussels. In a more affordable price café "Crazy potatoes", located to the left of the entrance to the market, you can order delicious baked potatoes and fresh salad. All this together with a glass of beer will cost 5 euros. In the gastronomic institutions of the Victoria market, Spanish, Argentinean, Japanese and Italian cuisines are served.
Find this attractive public catering area travelers can be on Paseo de la Victoria. From Sunday, on Wednesday, the market is open from 9:00 to 24:00. From Thursday to Saturday, this place can be visited from 9 am to 2 o'clock in the morning.