Mushrooms with Iberian Ham and Gildas (Champiñones con Jamon Iberico y Gildas)
Two distinct pintxos: one featuring sautéed mushrooms with ham on bread, and another with octopus, artichoke, olives, and piparra peppers dressed in oil.
Gorriti Taberna - Donostia / San Sebastián
The tapas dictionary
- Gilda
- The gilda is a tapa consisting of an olive, an anchovy, and a pickled chili pepper skewered on a toothpick. It is eaten in a single bite, often accompanied by a drink like vermouth or wine. Its origin is in the Basque Country, and its name refers to the protagonist of a Rita Hayworth film.
- Jamón Ibérico
- Jamón ibérico is a type of cured ham from Iberian pigs. It is made from the hind legs of these animals, which undergo a salting and curing process that can last several years. It is eaten sliced thinly, often as an appetizer or tapa, accompanied by a glass of wine or vermouth. Its origin is linked to the dehesas of the Iberian Peninsula's southwest.