A long-standing tradition of Spanish-Basque regions, Txoko is a gathering of friends of family where they cook tapas together, try new recipes and pair it all with favorite wines. Here’s how to do it.
It’s the perfect time of year to try a new food gathering. Pull out your patio furniture, call your friends and family and tell them to bring their favorite Spanish wine a new appetizer or snack recipe to try. However, tell them to bring the ingredeints for the recipe, instead of having everything prepared. Half the fun of this Txoko is cooking together and trying new things. At the end, you will have a slew of small pintxos, or small bites and snacks, and you will feel inspired in your culinary world.
Not sure what wine to serve with the variety of flavors and foods? Check out this one!
Created out of a love of good food, good wine, and great Txoko, this Bodegas Beronia was made. Being so food friendly, this Tempranillo wine is now a favorite from the Rioja region. It’s lively, juicy, and brings herbal aromas and fruity flavors to the palate. It’s perfect with traditional pintxos like chorizo, Manchego, patatas bravas, jamon and more.
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- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 skewers 1x
Description
A simple yet flavorful pintxo featuring guindilla peppers, anchovies, and olives, perfect for pairing with a lively Tempranillo wine.
Ingredients
- 12 picked guindilla peppers
- 4 salted anchovies
- 4 pitless olives
- Olive oil, to drizzle
- 4 wooden skewers
Instructions
- Cut the stalks from the guindilla peppers.
- On each wooden skewer, alternate threading the peppers with the anchovy and finish with an olive.
- Drizzle the assembled skewers with olive oil.
- Serve immediately as part of your pintxos spread.
Notes
This dish is best enjoyed fresh, so prepare it just before serving. You can substitute the guindilla peppers with other mild pickled peppers if needed. For a vegetarian option, omit the anchovies and add more olives or cheese. Serve alongside a variety of other pintxos for a true Basque experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 5
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of tapas can we prepare for our Txoko gathering?
You can prepare a variety of pintxos such as chorizo, Manchego cheese, patatas bravas, and jamon, which are traditional favorites in Basque cuisine.
How should we incorporate the Bodegas Beronia Tempranillo wine into our Txoko?
Serve the Bodegas Beronia Tempranillo alongside your prepared pintxos to enhance the flavors, as its fruity and herbal notes complement the rich tastes of the tapas.
Can I adjust the number of guests if I want to try different recipes?
Yes, feel free to adjust the number of guests and encourage them to bring different appetizer ingredients, ensuring everyone can participate in the cooking process.
