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What are Tapas?

Article Category: Advice

Author Name: Rebekah Silliman

Just what are tapas?
Tapas return a long way in Spanish history. Some argue they were an innovation of Spanish King Alfonso X 'The Wise', who took small portions of meals with a glass of wine between meals. The more commonly accepted concept is that tapas originated as a snack for industry laborers during the long hours between breakfast and lunch. Wine was also served in a ceramic jug covered with a piece of bread and some Serrano ham or cheese to prevent flies diving right into the wine (tapa actually suggests cover or lid).
Tapas are suggested to be a light appetiser between dinners to assist gulp down some wine or beer. No wonder the most popular times to go de tapeo for Spaniards is midday or during the evening before dinner time. This may shock the lots of travelers who have actually been sold a different principle back in their house countries, however there are numerous differences between these tapas bistros and the genuine Spanish experience.
Do you pay for tapas?
Contrary to public opinion, there is no need to reach for your wallet whenever a waiter delivers a beer to your table with a little plate of anchoas en vinagre on the side. You do not pay for tapas as they are handed out of gratitude for purchasing drinks in a bar. The cost of your beverage stays unaffected whether you choose to have the tapa or not (although it is good manners to consume it) however if you understand you are absolutely not going to attempt the mejillones (mussels), it's ok to advise the waiter when they deliver them.

Types of tapas
An additional myth buster: tapas aren't so much the best representatives of Spanish food, but rather the most economically beneficial export. The meals in real tapas is humble, generally requiring low preparation (hence the wealth of cold meats, cheeses and pickles)-- definitely not as special as some Spanish dining establishments abroad will certainly have you believe-- yes, pollo al ajillo is a very typical Spanish dish, but you'll struggle to locate a single bar that would supply it as a tapa anywhere in the Iberian peninsula. Some bars will dispense small portions of tortilla (potato omelette), magro con tomate (pork with tomato) or pipirrana (tomato, pepper and onion salad) as a tapa, but just since these can easily be produced en masse and kept in the refrigerator all day.
The range of tapas is unbelievable; the most common are standard Spanish cupboard-fillers such as olives (occasionally presented in banderillas or skewers together with other pickles), nuts and crisps, followed closely by tortilla de patatas (hot or cold), sardines and other little fish, roast veggies, croquetas and a long listing of cold meats and cheeses served on top of slices of white bread.
Kinds of tapas
Another myth buster: tapas aren't so much the very best representatives of Spanish cuisine, however rather the most monetarily advantageous export. The meals in real tapas is simple, normally requiring low preparation (thus the wealth of cold meats, cheeses and pickles)-- absolutely not as fancy as some Spanish restaurants abroad will have you think-- yes, pollo al ajillo is a really common Spanish dish, but you'll struggle to find a single bar that would supply it as a tapa anywhere in the Iberian peninsula. Some bars will certainly dish out small portions of tortilla (potato omelette), magro con tomate (pork with tomato) or pipirrana (tomato, pepper and onion salad) as a tapa, but just due to the fact that these can conveniently be produced en masse and saved in the refrigerator all day.
The variety of tapas is astonishing; the most typical are standard Spanish cupboard-fillers such as olives (occasionally presented in banderillas or skewers along with other pickles), nuts and crisps, followed closely by tortilla de patatas (hot or cold), sardines and other small fish, roast veggies, croquetas and a long listing of cold meats and cheeses served on top of slices of white bread.

Keywords: tapas, Spanish, Spain

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