Holiday Ayo - Barcelona has many interesting tours, especially its magnificent ancient buildings and beautiful beaches. You can enter Barcelona into your holiday list when visiting tourist attractions in Spain . Apart from that, Barcelona also has many delicious typical foods.

And it's incomplete if you take a walk around the tourist attractions in Barcelona , without trying one of the typical foods. Some of these Catalan specialties have even existed hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Curious? Here are some of typical Barcelona’s food that you must be tried.

1. Mato

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Mato is a delicious cheese typical of Barcelona. And when it comes to cheese food, France is the most famous country for producing cheese which has the best quality, quantity and variety in Europe.

However, Spain is also one of France's toughest competitors when it comes to dairy-based foods. Yes, especially in Barcelona with its signature cheese called Mato.

Mato has a smooth, sweet, mouth-watering taste. Barcelona people usually eat this goat's milk-based cheese with a combination of honey and walnuts.

2. Allioli

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Allioli is a typical Catalan sauce that is very similar to mayonnaise. Basically Allioli Sauce is a mixture of garlic, olive oil and salt. However, now there are many additions and variations so you can choose what you like. Usually Allioli is eaten with bread, potatoes, fish, meat or vegetables.

3. Crema Catalan

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This is a Barcelona specialty that is perfect for desserts. This Catalan crema has been around since ancient times and the ingredients and shape are very similar to creme brulee, which is one of the most famous foods in France which is also very popular.

The difference is that crema catalan has a smoother creaminess and usually has lemon zest, cinnamon, and sugar added on top. One popular restaurant that sells Catalan crema is at Pastisseria Escriba, where they add delicious waffles on top.

4. Escalivada

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This typical Barcelona food uses vegetables as its main ingredient, and is perfect for those of you who are vegetarians. Usually Escalivada uses vegetables such as eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, onions, salt, olive oil and vinegar.

The way to cook this food is quite simple, namely by roasting various vegetables using olive oil and then placing it on the bread. Even though it only consists of vegetables, the taste of this Escalivada is quite delicious, you know.

5. Esqueixada

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It is one of the typical Barcelona foods that you must try because it tastes very authentic. Esqueixada is made with a base of bacalao or raw salted cod and served with a romesco sauce, tomatoes, onions and black olives. You can combine it with a refreshing glass of Catalan cava. One of the popular places to enjoy Esqueixada is at La Vinateria del Call which is the oldest bar in Barcelona