Spanish Gilda

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0

The Savory Spanish Gilda - A Perfect Tapas Recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	10 canned anchovies
	10 canned olives ( with no pit )
	10 pickled or canned thin green chilies
	toothpick

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The Spanish Gilda is a popular finger food served in bars and pubs across Spain. The name Gilda is derived from a 1946 movie character, Gilda, whose character was spicy, seductive, and controversial. Its origin is credited to a bar in San Sebastian, Spain, in the 1940s. Gilda is served on a toothpick, which allows it to be easily handled and savored while enjoying a drink. This tapas-style dish is loved by many for its simplicity and its ability to complement most drinks with its complex, delicious flavors. Gilda's ingredients and signature toothpick preparation make it a tapas classic sought by food enthusiasts globally.

Instructions

1.	Prepare the anchovies, olives, and green chilies by draining out their oil and patting them dry with a paper towel.
2.	Grab a toothpick, and thread on the anchovy, olive, and green chili in that order. Repeat until you run out of any one of the ingredients.
3.	It is ready to serve and enjoy. This, however, is best served with buttered bread slices to mop up the oil.

PROS

As a perfect combination of salty, tangy, and spicy flavors, Gilda is a great appetizer for dinner parties and happy hour.

The absence of a cooking process makes this recipe quick and easy to prepare.

CONS

Anchovies are high in sodium and can lead to high blood pressure.
Individuals who are allergic or have a low tolerance for these ingredients should avoid this recipe.

This snack must be consumed in moderation as its high salt content can cause water retention.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Gilda is primarily known for its delicious taste, it also has a few health benefits. Olives are considered to promote heart health and are rich in antioxidants. Additionally, green chilies can help speed up metabolism and reduce inflammation.