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.
2Marinated Fresh Anchoviesrefer to the partial recipe for marinated anchovies
1very small dill gherkinhalved lengthwise
Instructies
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 / Tips / 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!