Classic Gilda Tapas (Gildas) – The Most Famous Pintxo from the Basque Country

A serving of Classic Gildas, a Spanish tapas

Classic Gilda Tapas (Gildas) – The Most Famous Pintxo from the Basque Country

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The classic Gilda (Gildas) is a famous Spanish tapa made with just three ingredients—anchovies, olives, and pickled peppers. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, it’s the perfect aperitif snack!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack, tapas

Cuisine Mediterranean, Spain

Servings 2 tapas

Calories 85 kcal

Ingredients

2 pickled green chili peppers piparras
2 –3 salted anchovy fillets
4 pitted green olives

Instructions

Lay out all your ingredients on a cutting board.
Prepare skewers or cocktail sticks.
Assemble each Gilda in this order:
Olive
4 pitted green olives
Pickled pepper
2 pickled green chili peppers
Folded anchovy
2 –3 salted anchovy fillets
Repeat until all ingredients are used.
Arrange on a serving platter.

Video

https://youtu.be/Mcb2o1CsKDk

Notes

Tips for the Best Gildas

Use high-quality anchovies for the best flavor- We suggest Anchovies in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Traditional piparras are mild—avoid overly spicy substitutes
Don’t skip the olives—they balance the saltiness perfectly. We suggest Spanish Manzanilla Olives
Serve fresh—Gildas are best assembled just before eating

Keyword Apertivo, Easy tapas, gilda, Gildas, no cook, No cook tapas