SPAIN (ESPAÑA) BSHRM 3Y1-5 GROUP 2 Agustin, ronver p. Amaranto, fencee Bacani, Christine HRMPS 2 - Western Cuisine PROFESSOR: MR. EGEL VILLANUEVA GUMASING Garcia, john wayne LEARNING OUTCOME After this chapter this chapter, the student will able to: • Understand the geography of Spain, • Discuss the origin and history of Spanish Cuisine and identify the nations who contributed to the development of the cuisine, • Determine the Spanish Meal and; • Familiarize with the cuisine, the finest ingredients and sumptuous signature dishes. WHAT IS SPAIN? • Officially the Kingdom of Spain • Member of the European Union • Located in South-Western Europe • Government: Unitary Parliamentary Contitutional Monarchy • Area: 504,403 sq.kms • Population: approximately 47 million • Capital: Madrid • Language: Spanish • National Anthem: Marcha Real GOVERNMENT • Spain has a Socialist Government • Because it is a socialist government, all medical treatment is free in Spain • Most medicines are also free. Medicines that do cost money are very inexpensive • The doctors in Spain don´t make as much money as the doctors in other countries MONEY • The currency used in Spain is Euro • 1 Euro is equal to 1.3259 US$ PEOPLE • The people in Spain are referred to as Spaniards • Approximately 87.8% of the people are natives and the rest are immigrants • Part of the Spanish population is the Spanish Roma (formerly-nomadic community that holds importance in Spanish culture and folklore) • Religion: – Catholics: 76% – Other religions: 5% – Atheists: 19% • Literacy rate: 97.9% TOURISM • Spain is a popular destination for vacation • Tourism is one of the major sources of income for the people of Spain • Employs about 10% of the work force • Picturesque landscape with sandy beaches and awe inspiring urban attractions • Spain attracts about 48 million tourists every year EDUCATION • Education in Spain is free and it lasts from 6 to 16 years of age. • Children from the ages of 3-5 have the opportunity of attending pre-school, which is free for all students • The child can get a job when he or she is 16 years old • The current education in Spain is known as the Fundamental Law of Education LANGUAGE • Spanish (Español) is the official language of Spain • Second most spoken first language in the world • Examples: - Hi : Hola - Bye : Adios - Good Morning : Buenos días - Good Afternoon : Buenas tardes - Good Night : Buenas noches - Thank You : Gracias - Welcome : De nada - Sorry : Lo siento - Excuse me : perdón GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY • Located in the Iberian Peninsula(occupies about 85% of it) • Borders Portugal on the West, Gibraltar and Morocco on the South and France and Andorra on the North-east • Spain includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean and a number of uninhabited islands in the Mediterranean Sea. MOUNTAINS AND RIVERS • Spain is a mountainous country • Mountain ranges include the Pyrenees, Cordillera Cantábrica, Sistema Ibérico, Sistema Central, Montes de Toledo, etc. • Highest point in Spain: Teide, a 3,718m high active volcano in the Canary Islands (3rd biggest volcano in the world) • Several major rivers in Spain: the Tagus, the Ebro, the Duero, the Guadiana and the Guadalquivir CLIMATE Three main climatic zones: • The Mediterranean climate: – dry and warm summers – dominant in the peninsula • The Semiarid climate: – south-eastern quarter of the country – dry season extends beyond the summer • The Oceanic climate: – northern quarter of the country – winter and summer temperatures are influenced by the ocean, and it has no seasonal drought Other sub-types can be found: the alpine climate in the Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada, and a typical subtropical climate in the Canary Islands. Spanish Cuisine: Origin & History • 200 B.C – Romans entered Spain form South bringing uvas (grapes) for wine, garlic, trigo (wheat),and aceltuna(olives). • 711 A.D – the Moors (Arabs from north Africa) invaded the south of Spain and introduced oranges, lemons, almonds, herbs, fruits, vegetables, and variety of spices including nutmeg, saffron, and pepper – adopted combining sweet and savory , as well ass the use of miel (honey) and cooking techniques like marinating and frying foods in olive oil. Spanish Cuisine: Origin & History • Late 1400’s – Christopher Colombus and other explorers returned from the New World along with them are some ingredients tomatoes, corn, potatoes, sweet peppers, and chocolates. • The discovery of “Americas” made one of the most influential impression of the development of Spanish Food – new ingredients introduced tomates(tomatoes),pimento(chili powder),pimientos(chili peppers), chocolates,papas(potatoes), and frijoles(beans). FIESTAS(FESTIVALS) AND TRADITIONS • Each town has its own celebration • Spain celebrates national holidays such as Christmas, Easter, All Saint’s Day, etc. • Majority of festivals are religion based PATRON SAINT’S DAY • Celebrated in a high-spirited way • Street parties, processions, travelling fairs, bullfighting, fireworks, cockfights, horse races, etc. take place • Indigenous people dress in native costumes and show traditional dances and music CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS • December 23: – Sing, pray, and eat together at every house – Sing villancicos (carols) together – Asaltos – surprise visits by groups of friends going from one house to another – Children ask for aguinaldo (or small gift) • December 24 “La noche buena”: – Everyone attends midnight mass – Drink, dance, open presents, eat foods such as tamales and turkey Christmas Menu Tapas or Appetizers • Jamón, Queso y Chorizo - Ham, Cheese and Spanish Chorizo Sausage:. It’s a great way to start the dinner, served with a nice red wine or two. There are many good quality Spanish wines, especially from La Rioja, Ribera del Duero or Jumilla regions. Tapas or Appetizers • Langostinos con Salsa Rosa – Large Prawns with Pink Sauce: This recipe is very easy and full of flavor. The langostinos or prawns are boiled, then served with a slightly spicy salsa rosa or pink sauce, made with mayonnaise, catsup and Tabasco. If you prefer a sauce without mayonnaise, try Spanish Romesco sauce, made with roasted red peppers, garlic, oil and vinegar. Either sauce goes well with shrimp or any seafood Tapas or Appetizers • Gambas a la plancha (Pan-grilled shrimp) Christmas Menu Primer Plato or First Course • Sopa de Pescado y Marisco – Fish and Shellfish Soup: Spanish Sopa de Pescado y Marisco is a classic soup for the holidays. Shellfish is always part of the menu at any Spanish celebration and Christmas is no different. This soup is a wonderful start to a meal. Serve it piping hot with French bread slices. Primer Plato or First Course • Creamy Spanish Prawn Soup Recipe - Sopa de Carabineros, if you prefer a creamy soup rather than a broth-based one. It is full of "carabineros" (large shrimp) and fish, mixed with fish stock, half-and-half and tarragon. Plato Principal - Main Course • Cordero Asado - Roast Lamb: It is far less work than roasting a turkey or duck and is much tastier. • Pollo Campurriano: A dish from farming country inland from Santander. Well-powdered with paprika, the chicken is fried, then cooked with ham and peppers, and served with rice. Plato Principal - Main Course • Grouper a la Mallorquina: When a fish is prepared a la mallorquina you know that it will be cooked with a variety of vegetables piled on top. Ideally, the fish is a whole and weighs at least five pounds. Grouper is a good choice, but so is red snapper, striped bass, John Dory, or any other lean, white fleshed fish. The crown of colorful vegetables not only looks pretty but also infuses the fish with sensational flavour. Plato Principal - Main Course • Caldereta de Langosta (Lobster Stew): An exceptional Lobster stew, typical from the Balearic Islands, and celebrated all over Spain. • Marmitako: Marmita translates as 'pot' or 'casserole' in Basque, while the suffix ko is the genitive case, so that marmitako literally means 'from the pot'. Of course, just about everything in Basque cooking comes 'from the pot', but only this venerable dish goes by that name. DESSERT After a brief pause to catch your breath and clear the table, dinner continues with dessert or postre. At Christmas time that means plates of delicious: • Turrón, Spanish almond candy. • Polvorones or almond cookies. • Mantecados or Spanish crumble cakes. CUISINE CUISINE • Is influenced by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Jews, Moors and Muslim Andulicians • Their traditional pattern is composed of four meals a day plus some snacks: – A light breakfast (desayuno): coffee or chocolate, bread, or churros – Midmorning breakfast: grilled sausages, fried squid, bread with tomato or an omelet – Light snack: tapas – Lunch (comida): soup or salad, fish or meat, and dessert – Tea and pastries (merienda) – Supper: soup or omelets and fruit SPANISH CUISINE: BACKGROUND • Spanish cuisine is more on simple in terms of food and has a strong emphasis on fresh ingredients. • On 15th century Spain become well known as a trading centre for spices. • Main source of protein are: lamb, mutton, goat and pork. • High qualities of cheese are also produced from cow, goat and sheep’s milk, and even the combination of the three. • Fishing is one of the industries in Spain which provides plenty of quality seafoods. SPANISH CUISINE: BACKGROUND • Ingredients commonly used throughout Spain: • Seafood • Pork and Lamb • Serrano ham and chorizo sausage • Dried beans • Olive oil and olives • Garlic • Saffron and Spanish paprika • Blood sausage