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Gibraltarian cuisine is the result of a long relationship between the Andalucian Spaniards and the British, as well as the many foreigners who made Gibraltar their home over the past three centuries. Gibraltar (dʒɨˈbrɒltər is a British overseas territory located near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar The culture of Gibraltar reflects Gibraltarians ' diverse origins The Demographics of Gibraltar reflects Gibraltarians' racial and cultural fusion of the many European immigrants who came to The Rock over three hundred The Gibraltarians (colloquially Llanitos) are a Southern European Nation and Cultural group native to Gibraltar, There has been a Jewish presence in Gibraltar for more than 650 years A Maltese community has existed in Gibraltar since shortly after the British conquest in 1704 The Indo-Gibraltarians are the present-day inhabitants of Gibraltar who are of Indian descent See also Demographics of Gibraltar Llanito See also Llanito Llanito (jɑˈnito or) is an Andalusian Spanish based Llanito (jɑˈnito or) or Yanito is an Andalusian Spanish based vernacular spoken The Roman Catholic Church in Gibraltar is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope and Curia in The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gibraltar is a Diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church in the British overseas territory of The Diocese of Gibraltar in Europe (also called simply the Diocese in Europe) is geographically the largest Diocese of the Church of England and arguably Most of the Hindus in Gibraltar are of East Indian descent According to 2000 census Hindus numbered 491 and made up 1 Gibraltar is a British overseas territory with many musical influences Breed 77 (pronounced "Breed Seven-Seven" is a band whose music is a fusion of rock, metal and Flamenco. Melon Diesel was a successful Gibraltarian Pop rock band, signed by Sony Music, who achieved popularity in Spain. Taxi is a Gibraltarian Pop rock band founded in 2005 after the break-up of Melon Diesel. Sport plays a prominent role in Gibraltarian life The range of sports practiced in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar is wide and varied Victoria Stadium is a multi-use Stadium in Gibraltar. It is currently used mostly for football matches and holds about 5000 people Association football is one of the most popular sports in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. The Gibraltar Football Association ( GFA) was formed as the Gibraltar Civilian Football Association in 1895 changing to its current name in later years The Gibraltar national football team represents Gibraltar in football competitions and is controlled by the Gibraltar Football Association. The Gibraltar national cricket team is the team that represents the British overseas territory of Gibraltar in international Cricket. The culture of Europe might better be described as a series of overlapping cultures The Andalusians are an Ethnic group or Nation in Spain centered in Andalusia. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Gibraltar (dʒɨˈbrɒltər is a British overseas territory located near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar The culinary influences include those from Malta, Genoa, Portugal, Andalusia and England. Maltese cuisine is typically Mediterranean, based on fresh seasonal locally available Produce and Seafood, with some influence from Italian Italian cuisine as a national Cuisine known today has evolved through centuries of social and political changes with its roots traced back to 4th century BC Portuguese cuisine is characterised by rich filling and full-flavoured dishes and is an example of a Mediterranean diet. Andalusian cuisine is rather varied corresponding to a region that is itself extensive and varied England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland This marriage of tastes has given Gibraltar an eclectic mix of Mediterranean and British cuisine. Mediterranean cuisine is the food of the areas around the Mediterranean Sea. English Cuisine is shaped by the country's temperate climate its island geography and its history
Below are some examples of typical Gibraltarian dishes.
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Pasta
Rosto
Popular local pasta dish of Italian origin consisting of macaroni in a tomato sauce with beef or occasionally pork, mushrooms and carrots (among other vegetables depending on family tradition) and topped with grated "queso bola". Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest thumb|right|200px|Macaroni thumb|right|200px|Macaroni and cheese Macaroni is a kind of moderately extended machine-made dry Pasta. This article is about the sauces often used with pasta In some countries "tomato sauce" is also used to refer to the condiment Ketchup. Edam ( Dutch Edammer) is a Dutch Cheese that is traditionally sold as The origins of its name is unknown.
Fideos al horno
A baked pasta dish very similar to Maltese mqarrun il-forn which consists of macaroni, bolognese sauce, and various other ingredients including egg and bacon that vary according to family tradition. Malta, officially the Republic of Malta (Repubblika ta' Malta is a European Microstate, comprising an Archipelago of three islands Maltese cuisine is typically Mediterranean, based on fresh seasonal locally available Produce and Seafood, with some influence from Italian Bolognese sauce ( Ragù alla bolognese in Italian also known by its French name sauce bolognaise) is a Meat -based sauce for Pasta The macaroni is usually topped with a layer of grated cheese or béchamel that melts during the baking process and aids in binding. Béchamel sauce (beɪʃəˈmɛl in English beʃaˈmɛl in French beʃaˈmɛlla in Italian also known as white sauce, is a basic Sauce that is used as the base Even though the dish's main ingredient is macaroni, the name fideos al horno is actually Spanish for 'baked noodles'.
Bread
Savoury
Calentita
This is a locally baked bread-like dish, similar to the Italian farinata. Farinata (which literally means floured) is a thin crisp Pizza -like Pancake from Liguria, Italy which its variations are eaten It is made with chickpea flour, water, olive oil, salt and pepper. Gram flour is a Flour made from ground Chana dal, a lentil similar to chickpeas Olive oil is a fruit oil obtained from the olive ( Olea europaea; family Oleaceae along with Lilacs Jasmine and ash trees The word calentita comes from the Spanish word caliente, meaning hot or warm. It was probably first given this name during the early 1900s when street vendors would shout out "Calentita!", informing people that it was fresh out of the oven. Street food is food obtainable from a streetside vendor, often from a makeshift or portable stall. The last calentita street vendor, Paloma, is still remembered locally by the older generations. [1] Calentita is considered to be Gibraltar's national dish. A national dish is a dish, Food or a Drink that represents a particular Country, nation or region [2]
Panissa
A bread-like dish similar to the calentita. Sharing its Italian origins, it is a descendant of the Genoese dish with the same name - "panissa". These dishes are representative of Italian cuisine. Dishes and recipes Antipasti Insalata caprese Insalata russa Unlike calentita the ingredients are first cooked in a pan to form a paste which is then left to set. When the polenta-like dough is set, it is cut into small strips and fried in olive oil. Polenta is a dish made from boiled Cornmeal. Although the word is borrowed into English from Italian, the dish (under various names is popular in [3]
Sweet
Bollo de hornasso
A sweet and dry bread similar to the Spanish hornazo. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Hornazo is a sort of Spanish meat pie eaten in the provinces of Salamanca and Ávila made with flour and yeast and stuffed with Pork Loin It is made with self-raising flour, sugar, eggs, butter or margarine and aniseed. Flour is a powder made of Cereal grains It is the key ingredient of Bread, which is a staple food in many countries and therefore the availability Margarine (ˈmɑrdʒərɨn /ˈmɑrdʒəriːn/ or /ˈmɑrgəriːn/ as a generic term can indicate any of a wide range of Butter substitutes '''Anise''' or Aniseed, less commonly anís (stressed on the second syllable ( Pimpinella anisum) is a Flowering plant in the family Apiaceae Bollos de hornasso are eaten around Easter just as in Spain, but in Gibraltar they are also popular during Christmas. Gibraltarian hornassos can normally be distinguished from the original Spanish hornazo as they do not tend to be decorated with hard-boiled eggs (however, Gibraltarian families of Spanish descent may still decorate them in this manner). It usually glazed with beaten egg and sometimes decorated with hundreds and thousands. Sprinkles (sometimes known as "jimmies" or "hundreds-and-thousands" see below are very small pieces of Confectionery [4]
Pan dulce
A sweet fruit and nut bread eaten at Christmas time. The term pan dulce means "sweet bread" in Spanish, but its origins lie in Italy with its ancestor being the panettone. Panettone ( Milanese: panetton classical orthography panetùn other orthography is a typical Bread of Milan Its main ingredients can include lard, margarine, sugar, self-raising flour, blanched almonds, raisins, sultanas, pine nuts, candied peel, eggs, aniseed and anisette among others. Lard is pig Fat in both its rendered and unrendered forms Lard was commonly used in many cuisines as a Cooking fat or Shortening The Almond ( Prunus dulcis, syn Prunus amygdalus Batsch Amygdalus communis L Raisins are dried Grapes They are produced in many regions of the world such as the United States, Australia, Chile, The sultana (also called the sultanina or sultani) is a type of White, Seedless Grape of Turkish or Iranian origin Pine nuts are the edible Seeds of Pines (family Pinaceae, genus Pinus) thumb|right|Candied orange peel Candied fruit or Glacé fruit also known as crystallized fruit, has been around since the 14th century Anisette (also anis) is an Anise -flavored Liqueur mainly consumed in France, Italy, Portugal, Mexico, and It is sometimes decorated with hundreds and thousands just like the bollo de hornasso.
Meat
Rolitos
A thin slice of beef surrounding breadcrumbs, bacon, eggs, olives, vegetables and herbs. Breadcrumbs or bread crumbs (regional variants breading crispies are small particles of dry Bread, which are used for Breading or crumbing foods topping These can be baked, fried or cooked in wine. Rolitos is another dish of Maltese origin, similar to braġjoli. Maltese cuisine is typically Mediterranean, based on fresh seasonal locally available Produce and Seafood, with some influence from Italian It is also known as beef olives in English, even though some families prefer making them with pork or even chicken. The word rolito comes from the Spanish word rollo meaning 'roll', as the meat is rolled to hold the other ingredients inside.
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See also
- Andalusian cuisine
- English cuisine
- Italian cuisine
- Maltese cuisine
- Portuguese cuisine
- Mediterranean cuisine
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