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Flavors of Spain: Tuna Empanadas With Lola

In Flavors of Spain: Tuna Empanadas With Lola, join Lola as she makes tuna empanadas for her friends and shares her favorite things about Spain, like flamenco dancing! She adds a secret ingredient — oregano — a plant with fuzzy leaves used in cooking and sometimes even as medicine. While not everyone loves oregano on its own, they all agree the empanadas are delicious! This video is excerpted from BBC's My World Kitchen, where young chefs create special recipes that honor their heritage and celebrate their roots.
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Spain
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My World Kitchen
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8:08
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Q: Why do you think Lola chose oregano as her secret ingredient for the empanadas?
A: Oregano adds a special flavor to the empanadas and is a popular herb in Spanish cooking. It also helps make the dish unique and connects to the culture.

Q: How do Lola’s decorations, like the castanets on the table, show her love for Spanish culture?
A: The castanets represent flamenco dancing, which is an important part of Spanish culture. By using them as decorations, Lola combines food and art to celebrate her heritage.

Q: Why do you think some of Lola’s friends didn’t like the smell or taste of oregano at first but enjoyed it in the empanadas?
A: Oregano might smell or taste strong on its own, but when it’s cooked with other ingredients, it blends into the dish and adds a nice flavor.

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