4 Spanish dishes for tapas

Tapas (a word of Andalusian origin) are small portions of food that serve as an accompaniment to a drink, and it is believed that this term originates from the ancient custom of covering glasses, cups, or jugs with a slice of bread to prevent flies or dust from getting in. Currently, cold or hot tapas are consumed, and among the latter, croquettes stand out, such as those made with Iberian ham, in addition to potato tortilla. Elevate your snacks to enjoy an afternoon at home with these Spanish dish ideas for tapas. We'll show you how to prepare them easily and quickly. Tip: to accompany your tapas, you can choose the red wine you like the most or prepare a tinto de verano.Boquerones en vinagre Clean fillets of anchovies marinated in abundant vinegar, garlic, and parsley for a minimum of 6 hours. Pan Tumaca or Pan de Tomate The bread must be toasted to make it crispy; ripe tomatoes are crushed, olive oil and coarse salt are added. Champiñones al ajillo A small skewer is made with three mushrooms that are cooked on the grill with olive oil, garlic, dried chilies, and salt. Pulpo A La Gallega This consists of cooked octopus cut into pieces with paprika on top, olive oil, and a base of boiled potato.