Is there some kind of secret competition going on between Loopdick and rhouse that we don’t know about?

RichM I say hearty because not every meal is going to be a $150 per head at a Michelin star restaurant, which is what Dave seems to be referring to when he’s bigging up the food in Spain. I’m talking about the level of “street food” you can experience, or affordable restaurants that locals frequent for comfort that don’t burn a hole in your wallet.

      rhouses Rhouses, hearty peasant food is absolutely a big part of Spanish cuisine.

      As for street food - Empanadas? Churros?

          bosstrabs Non-veg samosas with cheese, and doughnuts in finger size? More deep fried goodness? Culinary game changers.

            bosstrabs to be fair I was just going for the well known dishes that are still very good if you go to a nice Spanish restaurant.

            Not sure why I bothered as Rhouses is clearly thick as shit when it comes to Spanish food

              rhouses The great thing about Spain is that the food can be quality at low prices. Even the wine is reasonable at low prices because they won’t drink plonk. Cheese and especially ham can be expensive though. No surprise there though with how the ham is treated.

                  lol @ rich getting all testy and mean because he got called out for recommending potato wedges and ham & cheese potato patties.

                    BlainSA There’s a brilliant iberian ham stall in the TimeOut market in Lisbon. Have to admit, everything was delicious and melt in your mouth. Loaded up our fridge with a stash and it was perfect for our stoner late night sessions when we got back from the bars.

                      Having spent a fair bit of time in both Spain and Portugal, I can say that both are great cuisines, but Spanish has way more to offer than Portugal. The regional variation in Spain is staggering - adjacent regions have thoroughly different traditions and specialities ; Spain produces the best pork on the planet ; the seafood variations around the coast are incredibly numerous, and incredibly delicious ; the South West particularly features an exciting North African herb and spice influence from the Moorish occupation ; the mountain regions have a rich history of producing some of the best beef I’ve ever eaten, and my favourite blood sausage (Morcilla); many of the best and tastiest dishes have a rich history as peasant food, but use the most amazing and fresh ingredients to produce incredible flavour.

                      In summary, shut up Rhouses.

                        Tbf, that’s the kind of insight I’m looking for Vinny; with Dave and Rich banging on about croquettes empanadas and churros. Noobs.

                        Might be a bit basic, but the dish where they cook prawn in boiling garlic oil on the table, that was pretty good too.

                        vinnyt77 I can say that both are great cuisines, but Spanish has way more to offer than Portugal. The regional variation in Spain is staggering

                        That’s almost exactly what I said Rhouses, you fucking clown.

                        Rhouses, can I borrow your brain? I’m building an idiot.

                            bosstrabs Can I get some baked beans with my bangers and mash, Dave? You charlatan.

                              rhouses you should do a world cuisine review, I’m loving the simple descriptions for the Spanish dishes.

                              How would you describe Indian food? Meet or veg in a spicy sauce?

                                  RichM if you asked me to recommend some Indian dishes, I would definitely not say mutton cutlets and aloo fry.

                                  Relax, you got it wrong in this thread and that’s fine. At least Vinny has come in and saved you and Dave further embarrassment.

                                      Upon further investigation I have asked my sister about her eating experience in Spain, by no means a reliable source when it comes to food. Nonetheless.

                                      She said the one that really traumatized her was during her visit to Granada, where she hiked up a mountain for a couple of hours, and was starving by the time she reached the top. Ended up eating here: http://miradordemorayma.com/

                                      Asked for the special, which was leg of lamb. Basically got served a massive hunk of meat with absolutely no flavour. Inedible. Said the view made up for it at least.

                                      She speaks highly of this place: https://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g187443-d2067276-Reviews-Duo_Tapas-Seville_Province_of_Seville_Andalucia.html

                                      Closed the whatsapp conversation with “But yeah, the local food definitely sucks.”

                                      Well there we go, case closed, spanish food is officially shit. We best spread the word all

                                        RichM All I said was the bar was low if the Chinese respected the Spanish on the back of their cuisine. Dave tried go all Dave on me, and ended up getting a beat down. It’s a pity you were in the crossfire Rich. All good mate.