Pincho

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For other pinchos, see Pinchitos and Tapas.
Pincho
Pintxos served in Bermeo
Alternative namesPintxo
CourseHors d'oeuvre or snack
Place of originSpain
Main ingredientsSliced bread, topping

A pincho (Spanish:

La Rioja, Cantabria, and Asturias. They are usually eaten in bars or taverns as a small snack while hanging out with friends or relatives; thus, they have a strong socializing component, and in the Basque country and Navarre, they are usually regarded as a cornerstone of local culture and society. They are related to tapas
, the main difference being that pinchos are usually 'spiked' with a skewer or toothpick, often to a piece of bread. They are served in individual portions and always ordered and paid for independently from the drinks. It is not impossible, however, for the same item to be called pincho in one place and tapa in another.

They are called pinchos because many of them have a pincho (Spanish for spike),

brochettes
, which in Latin America and some parts of Spain are called pinchos too; in brochettes, the skewer or toothpick is needed to cook the food or keep it together.

Basque pintxo

A typical snack of the

La Rioja, northern Burgos, and Navarre
, where a variety of pinchos is usually served on a tray at the bar.

Pinchos in bar

In this type of pinchos, the toothpick is used to keep ingredients from falling off the bread and track the number of items the customer has eaten. Sometimes, differently priced pinchos have toothpicks of different shapes or sizes.

Almost any ingredient can be put on the bread, but those most commonly found in the Basque Country include fish such as

tortilla de patatas; stuffed peppers; and croquettes
. Pinchos can be very sophisticated, sometimes consisting of very elaborate (and sometimes expensive) fish, seafood, or meats.

Pinchos are used as an excuse for socializing. Typically, a group of friends will go from one tavern to another, drinking small glasses of wine or beer and eating pinchos.

Pinchos morunos

Pinchos can also refer to "pinchos morunos," which consists of pieces of meat marinated in a mix of paprika and oil called "adobo" and roasted on a skewer.

See also

References

  1. ISBN 978-0-19-860977-3
  2. ISBN 978-1-55832-523-4

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