This blog post was originally posted on December 15, 2014 and was updated on November 8, 2017 and November 15, 2022.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The best part about the holiday season is all the delicious foods to go along with it that are only eaten at that time of year and of course, there is no shortage of seasonal treats to be found in Catalan Christmas food either.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Typical Catalan Christmas food is an absolute treat. The savory dishes are rich and hearty, and the sweet are mouth-watering and decadent. In celebration of our favorite Catalan Christmas food, here are the most typical\u00a0foods to be found! Furthermore, make sure to try at least a bit of\u00a0turr\u00f3\u00a0<\/em>this holiday season!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Don’t forget to break out the cava <\/em>to pair with these delicious foods! Photo credit: cottonbro<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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What's Included<\/p>\n
Canalons<\/a><\/li>
Rostit de Nadal<\/a><\/li>
Escudella i Carn d’Olla<\/a><\/li>
Torr\u00f3<\/a><\/li>
Neules<\/a><\/li>
Cava<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n
<\/span>Canalons<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
There’s usually quite a bit of leftover meat after the Christmas feast, so tradition has it that on the 26th of December (also a holiday in Catalonia –\u00a0Sant Esteve<\/em>) you make cannelloni. Thick pasta is stuffed with meat, chicken and pork, bechamel sauce, and melted cheese. This stuff is incredible and not to be missed at Christmas time – or any time, for that matter. This is without a doubt our favorite Catalan Christmas food!<\/p>\r\n
$\"Plated$ Canalons – particularly the kind blanketed in creamy bechemel sauce – is one of our favorite Catalan Christmas foods. Photo credit: Lou Stejskal<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/span>Rostit de Nadal<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Another dish of the typical Christmas foods of Catalonia is the\u00a0rostit de Nadal<\/em>, or a Christmas roast. The traditional dish is either anec\u00a0<\/em>or\u00a0pollastre farcit amb prunes i pinyons<\/em>, or roasted duck or chicken with prunes and pine nuts. Between the fruits and nuts and a touch of cinnamon, this dish is reminiscent of Spain’s moorish past.<\/p>\r\n
<\/span>Escudella i Carn d’Olla<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
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This traditional soup is the first thing that comes to mind when Catalans think of holiday meals. It consists of a piping hot broth with\u00a0galets.<\/em>\u00a0We then throw in enormous macaroni-type noodles, as well as a heaping load of meat and vegetables. If you’re curious, the dish does contain chicken, beef\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>pork. Not to mention, also a\u00a0pilota,<\/em>\u00a0an egg-shaped meatball that can vary in size.<\/p>\r\n
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It can be served one of two ways. Primarily as a two-course meal with the meat and vegetables followed by the broth. Alternatively, it can also be served all at once. This is how most Catalan<\/a> families eat it on Christmas day<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n
$\"Escudella$ <\/p>\r\n
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You’ll find escudella<\/em> at many a family gathering this holiday season. Photo credit: malditofriki<\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/span>Torr\u00f3<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Throughout Spain, the most widely known Christmas sweet is the\u00a0turr\u00f3n,\u00a0<\/em>or torr\u00f3<\/em>\u00a0as we call it in Catalan. This is a nougat bar made of honey, egg whites, sugar and almonds, and you will see it everywhere throughout the holiday season (and in some cases, all year-round!). There are plenty of varieties to choose from, including\u00a0xocolata<\/em> and the regional version of\u00a0crema catalana,\u00a0<\/em>a delicious Catalan custard dessert.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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$\"Pieces$ A smattering of different turr\u00f3n flavors is perfect for a holiday party.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/span>Neules<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Rolled wafer cookies are another big part of Christmas time in Barcelona. They usually come after a big meal, with a glass of cava, and are used to dip in the cava. Crunchy and with a hint of lemon, these cylindrical wafers were supposedly invented by a nun who was interrupted while making communion crackers. In fact, there are so many typical Catalan Christmas sweets<\/a>, that the list is endless!<\/p>\r\n
$\"Neules,$
Delicate, crunchy neules make a perfect addition to any Catalan dessert spread. Photo credit: Emi Ya\u00f1ez<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n
<\/span>Cava<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
Speaking of cava, this local drink is often present at the holiday table. While you can find this year-round in restaurants and homes, this bubbly drink is the star of festivies such as weddings, birthdays and New Years. Make sure to read all about this sparkling Catalan wine<\/a> in our article on cava.<\/p>\r\n
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Don’t forget the cava!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Want to know more about traditional Catalan food? Join our lovely guide Raquel as she visits one of our favorite authentic restaurants in the beautiful neighborhood of Gracia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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