SPAIN

Question 1

From the Montes de Toledo hills in Spain, what olive variety is allowed to make Montes de Toledo PDO oil

Answer 1

Cornicabra Olive

Question 2

What is Fabada?

Answer 2

Hot bean stew, originally from Asturias. It is usually served as a starter, but may also be the main course of the meal, typically served with Asturian cider or a red wine.

Question 3

What is the main types of paella?

Answer 3

Valencian paella/paella valenciana: rice, green vegetables, rabbit, chicken, or duck, snails, beans, and seasoning. The authentic paella - does not contain fish or shellfish
Seafood paella/paella de marisco: rice, seafood, and seasoning.
Mixed paella/paella mixta: combination of seafood, meat, vegetables, beans, and seasoning.

Question 4

What type of rice is used in Paella?

Answer 4

Bomba

Question 5

Where do tapas get their name from?

Answer 5

The word “tapas” is derived from the Spanish verb tapar, “to cover” In pre-19th-century Spain tapas were served by Andalusian hostels and taverns, offering meals and rooms for their guests a sample of the dishes available, on a “tapa” used to cover their glasses from fruit flies

Question 6

What is the most important spice in Paella?

Answer 6

Saffron, provides the golden color

Question 7

Main city home to Spain’s top, most awarded restaurants?

Answer 7

San Sebastián (Basque country), 9 michelin star restaurants