Stuffed Pickles
Pepinillos RellenosThis delightful tapa featuring stuffed pickles is inspired by the famous Los Pepinillos bar in Madrid, renowned for its centuries-old tradition of serving pickles. Their pickles were categorized into a numbering system, with #1 being the mildest and #5 the spiciest. This recipe, with pickle halves filled with anchovies, falls into the mild category and was one of their most popular offerings.
Ingredients
Makes 1 Tapa (1 Serving)
- 2 anchovy fillets
- 1 strip 1/4-inch thick of pickled herring
- 2 Marinated Fresh Anchovies refer to the partial recipe for marinated anchovies
- 1 very small dill gherkin halved lengthwise
Instructions
- Place 1 anchovy fillet, 1 strip of pickled herring, or 2 marinated fresh anchovies on top of one half of the dill gherkin.
- Cover with the other half of the dill gherkin and secure the two halves with a toothpick.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serve this Pepinillos Rellenos tapa either cold or at room temperature and savor the delightful combination of flavors.
This tapa celebrates the tradition of Los Pepinillos bar, offering a mild yet satisfying treat that combines the unique taste of pickles with the savory goodness of anchovies. Enjoy!