Totally fried: codfish fritters

Although cod is not fished in the Mediterranean, its prominence in Spanish cuisine and, in particular, Catalan cuisine is indisputable. What’s more, codfish fritters are among the most delicious local street food options. The meat is flaked and mixed into a delicate flour and milk batter that is then fried in small morsels, perfectly crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. You can try them in traditional establishments such as Bar Muy Buenas, in El Raval, and Bar Nuri, on the Rambla del Poblenou, or visit specialised shops such as Barra Perelló, which sells cod fish in all its forms inside the Mercado del Ninot. Their fritters, which are some of the best in Barcelona, cost just €1.80 (roughly HK$15) each.

The fritters’ texture is similar to that of croquettes – another key pillar of Barcelona’s street food culture – although the key to their creaminess is the béchamel sauce. Four pieces of the ones made of chicken and the traditional cocido stew are sold in El Quim de la Boquería, next to Las Ramblas, for €8.90 (HK$75.5).