Spanish tapas are a common culinary tradition on Spanish tables, usually consisting of small portions of various appetizers or snacks. They can be enjoyed as appetizers or combined to create a meal. Here are some common Spanish tapas:
Tomato Bread (Pan con Tomate): Simple bread with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic.
Salted Cod Rolls with Egg Sauce and Caviar (Bacalao con Salsa de Huevo y Caviar): Cod rolls served with egg sauce and caviar.
Fried Potatoes (Patatas Bravas): Fried potato chunks typically served with spicy sauce and garlic mayonnaise.
Spanish Ham (Jamon Iberico): Famous ham from the Iberian Peninsula, thin slices often served with foie gras or tomatoes.
Olives (Aceitunas): Olives with various flavors, such as Manzanilla olives, Andalusian olives, etc.
Spicy Stuffed Piquillo Peppers (Pimientos Rellenos de Marisco): Small peppers stuffed with seafood.
Salted Cod Carpaccio (Carpaccio de Bacalao): Thin slices of marinated cod with olive oil and herbs.
Spanish Cod Fritters (Buñuelos de Bacalao): Small fritters made with cod and flour, usually served with garlic sauce.
Padrón Peppers with French Fries (Pimientos de Padrón): Small spicy peppers with French fries, some of which may be spicy.
Spanish Potato Omelette (Tortilla Española): Similar to a potato pancake, typically containing eggs, potatoes, and onions.
These tapas are often part of a social experience where people can enjoy food and conversation with friends, creating a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience.
