Who doesn't love an easy, delicious snack with sophisticated flair? Gildas are a type of tapa from the Basque region of Spain that's locally known as a "pintxo". It's believed that the gilda got its name from an eponymous movie starring the beautiful Rita Hayworth as a sexy, dangerous woman named Gilda. The noir film was so "spicy" that it inspired an appetizer that had a subtle heat, and which tasted amazing with a glass of something strong in your hand.
Vermouth is the traditional accompaniment, but gildas' umami, salty flavor go down great with whatever you're sipping. Just like all the best tapas you can order in Spain , gildas shine in their easy preparation and amazing tastiness that belies their simple ingredients. There are only three components to a gilda: Peppers, anchovy, and olive, all arranged on a skewer.
The combination sounds incredibly elementary, but it delivers enormous flavor — perfect for nibbling alongside a drink, like a local, or serving as a small bite at your next get-together. Making gildas at home is fast and so, so easy Whipping up this tapa is such a basic task that you could easily get the job done in less than ten minutes. All you need is a long toothpick or small skewer.
Take your peppers, your anchovy, and your olives, and thread them on the skewer in a repeating pattern as many times as you'd like. Gildas are so incredibly simple that you really should get your hands on the best ingredients possible, since each one is doing a lot of legwor.
