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Tasting traditional Cantabrian cuisine – HearSay

español B1

Discover the rich flavors of northern Spain, from fresh seafood to hearty mountain stews. Learn how to discuss recipes, order traditional dishes, and appreciate local ingredients.

Lecciones

Treasures of the Cantabrian Sea
Clara visits the fish market with Mateo to learn about the region's famous seafood and how it is traditionally prepared.
Vocabulario
- la anchoa (anchovy)
- las rabas (fried squid strips)
- la merluza (hake)
- la almeja (clam)
- el marisco (seafood)
- freír (to fry)
- fresco (fresh)
Objetivos
- Identify different types of local seafood
- Discuss cooking methods for fish
Hearty mountain stews
Mateo teaches Clara how to make the famous cocido montañés, explaining the importance of hearty ingredients in mountain cuisine.
Vocabulario
- el cocido (stew)
- la alubia blanca (white bean)
- el garbanzo (chickpea)
- la berza (cabbage)
- la ternera (veal)
- la receta (recipe)
- hervir (to boil)
Objetivos
- Describe ingredients used in traditional stews
- Talk about regional variations of recipes
Sweet traditions and dairy
Clara and Mateo finish their culinary tour by tasting local cheeses and baking traditional Cantabrian desserts.
Vocabulario
- el queso (cheese)
- el sobao pasiego (buttery sponge cake)
- la quesada (cheesecake-like dessert)
- la mantequilla (butter)
- el postre (dessert)
- hornear (to bake)
- dulce (sweet)
Objetivos
- Express preferences for desserts and cheeses
- Describe the taste and texture of baked goods