By Maisie Dembski
Prior to coming to Seville, Spain for study abroad, my knowledge of tapas was very limited. I had tried maybe three tapas in my life, and they were the classics: jamón y queso, olives, and maybe a spanish tortilla if I was feeling brave.
Upon arriving in Spain, I quickly learned that there are infinitely more tapas than I was aware of. Initially, I was nervous to branch out and try some of these more “exotic” and traditional dishes, as I didn’t understand exactly what they were, and I was afraid that I wouldn’t like them. After about a week of being here however, I got to participate in a food tour through Local Food Experiences, and I had no choice but to expand my palate and try some of these unfamiliar tapas.
Titled the “Ugly but Delicious Food Tour”, this experience introduced me to some dishes that initially appeared a bit obscure to me, but that I quickly learned are actually traditional for the area, and are commonly enjoyed by many locals. These tapas included Espinacas con Garbanzos, Rabo de Toro (bull stew), and fried quail. Although I had never tried these tapas before, and in fact didn’t even know that they existed, I was very pleasantly surprised with each one.
The Rabo de Toro had to be my favorite; the meat was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the broth was comforting and tasty. I also enjoyed learning about the connection between this dish and Spanish culture. As we sampled our food, our wonderful guide from Local Food Experiences explained the history of each dish, and how they have gained such popularity in Seville. In the three weeks that I’ve been here, I’ve greatly enjoyed learning about the tapa culture, and I look forward to continuing to try all of the yummy plates that Seville has to offer!
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