Foreword
Preface
Introduction
The Pintxo Commandments
The History of the Pintxo
Toothpick Pintxos
Banderillas and Bullfighting
The Industrialization of an Institution
Myths of the Toothpick
Gilda | Anchovy, Pepper, and Olive Skewer
Casa Valles, San Sebastián
Piparrak| Guindilla Peppers
Bilbainito | Shrimp and Egg Skewer
Mayonesa Casera | Homemade Mayonnaise
San Sebastián
Grillo | Potato, Lettuce, and Onion Skewer
Iturriza Taberna, Bilbao
Indurain | Anchovy, Tuna, Pepper, and Olive Skewer
Bodega Donostiarra, San Sebastián
Bonito | Tuna
Mix-and-Match Toothpick Pintxos
Bread Pintxos
The Spanish Baking Tradition
The Breads
The 5 Ws (And One H) of Slicing Bread for Pintxos
To Toast or Not to Toast
La Delicia | The Delicacy
Gran Bar La Espiga, San Sebastián
Anchoa | Anchovy
Anchoa en Salazón | Salt-Cured Anchovy Antonio Bar, San Sebastián Anchoa con Pate de Oliva | Anchovy with Olive Pâté Bar Txepetxa, San Sebastián Queso, Membrillo, y Nueces | Cheese, Quince Paste, and Walnut Drinking with Friends Pimiento Relleno de Bonito | Tuna-Stuffed Pepper Bar Martínez, San Sebastián Antxopi | AntxopiAceite de Perejil | Parsley Oil El Rincon de Luis Mari, Vitoria
Vitoria Seta, Jamón, y Guindilla | Oyster Mushroom, Ham, and Pepper
Brie, Jamón, y Mermelada | Brie, Ham, and Jam Jamón | Ham Salmon Marinado | Marinated Salmon Bar El Globo, Bilbao Bacalao al Pil Pil | Salt Cod in Pil-Pil Sauce
Preparing Salt Cod Café Bar Bilbao, Bilbao Tosta de Bogavante | Lobster Toast Bar Zeruko, San Sebastián Mix-and-Match Bread Pintxos
Ensaladilla Pintxos
Ensaladilla Rusa | Russian Potato Salad
The Ensaladilla Rusa Debate
The History of Russian Salad
Bar Ezkurra, San Sebastián
Ensaladilla de Txaka | Crab Salad
Mayonesa sin Huevo | Eggless Mayonnaise
Ensaladilla de Puerro y Jamón | Leek and Ham Salad
The “Secret” Ingredient
El Velero | The Sailboat La Cepa, San Sebastián Mix-and-Match Ensaladilla Rusa Pintxos
Fried Pintxos
The Batters
Frying Oil: Olive or Sunflower?
The History of the Croqueta
The Day of the Croqueta
Tips for Frying
Double-Dipping
How to Eat a Fried Pintxo in Basque Country
Bola de Carne | Meat Fritter Pamplona Merluza Rebozada | Battered Hake
Gamba a la Gabardina | Fried Shrimp Bar Paco Bueno, San Sebastián Muscovita | Muscovite Hostería Del Temple, Pamplona Mejillon Relleno | Stuffed Mussels Baste, Bilbao Croqueta de Pollo | Chicken Croquette Urkabe, San Sebastián Gavilla | Sheaf Bar Alustiza, AKA San Marcial, San Sebastián Huevo Frito con Patata | Fried Egg with Potato Sagartoki, Vitoria Black Rabas | Black Calamari
Fumet | Fish Broth A Fuego Negro Mix-and-Match Croquetas
Bechamel | Béchamel
Bar Pintxos
The Display Case
The Big Tortilla Fiasco
Pintxos Donostiarras, The Book
Tortilla de Patatas | Spanish Omelet Bar Nestor, San Sebastián Triangulo del Eme | The Eme Triangle Bar Eme
Bilbao Ropa Vieja | Old Clothes Bar Astelena / La Jarana, San Sebastián The Pintxo Scribes Pastel de Pescado | Hake Pâté
Curusán de Jamón Ibérico | Iberian Ham Croissant Ganbara, San Sebastián Mango con Foie y Queso | Cheese-and-Foie-Stuffed Mango
Filadelfia Bar Aloña Berri, San Sebastián Crujiente de Manzana con Pato | Duck with Crunchy Apple Irrintzi, Bilbao Capricho Escombro | Iberian Scrap Sandwich Bodegón Sarria, Pamplona Sopa de Queso Idiazabal con Hongos | Idiazabal Cheese Soup with Porcini Gure Toki, Bilbao Tomate Relleno | Stuffed Tomato Sorginzulo, Bilbao Huevo Trufado | Truffled Egg Bar Gaucho, Pamplona Turrón de Foie | Foie Gras Nougat PerretxiCo, Vitoria If Not Bread, Then . . .?
Pastry Pintxos
From France
Tartaleta de Txangurro | Spider Crab Tartlet
Tomate Frito | Tomato Sauce
The Shapes of Puff Pastry
Crepes de Queso con Hongos | Porcini-and-Cheese-Stuffed Crepe
Gaztandegi, Bilbao
Txalupa | Boat
Working with Puff Pastry Bar Bergara, San Sebastián Filomena | Philomena
Working with Phyllo Dough Bar Fitero, Pamplona Esparrago Triguero Agridulce | Sweet-and-Sour Asparagus
Crema Balsámica | Balsamic Glaze Brick versus Phyllo
Bar Chelsy, Pamplona Mix-and-Match Pastry Pintxos
Kitchen Pintxos
The Controversy
The Pintxo Scribes
Anatomy of a Plated Pintxo
Champi | Mushroom Tamboril, San Sebastián Pintxo Moruno | Moorish Kebab Café Iruña, Bilbao Brocheta de Gambas | Shrimp Kebab with Pepper Vinaigrette
Jaizkibel | Jaizkibel Bar Gran Sol, Hondarribia Risotto de Idiazabal | Idiazabal Cheese Risotto Borda Berri, San Sebastián Foie a la Plancha | Seared Foie Gras La Cuchara de San Telmo, San Sebastián Solomillo | Beef Tenderloin Gandarias, San Sebastián Volcán de Morcilla | Blood Sausage Volcano Hidalgo 56, San Sebastián Morcilla | Blood Sausage Milhojas de Habitas | Fava Bean Mille-Feuille Toloño, Vitoria Verdel | Atlantic Mackerel Arroz con Socarrat | Crusty Rice Narru, San Sebastián Choricero Peppers Vieira Asada Sobre Ajoblanco | Grilled Scallop with Ajoblanco Casa Urola, San Sebastián Mini Sartén de Huevo, Foie, y Hongos | Egg, Foie Gras, and Porcini in a Pan La Viña del Ensanche, Bilbao Ravioli de Rabo | Oxtail Ravioli Zazpi, San Sebastián Piquillo Parrillero | Piquillo from the Grill Xarma Cook & Culture, San Sebastián
Dessert Pintxos
The Final Frontier of the Pintxo
Tarta de Queso | La Viña Cheesecake
La Viña, San Sebastián
Torrija | Caramelized Custard Bread
Límon Cuadrado | Lemon Squared Atari Gastroleku, San Sebastián Mini Magnum | Mini Popsicle Saburdi, Vitoria
Resources
Acknowledgments
Index
About the Author
