AI tapas Flashcards
What is a common type of Spanish tapa made with olives?
Aceitunas
What is the Spanish word for ‘potato omelette’?
Tortilla española
True or False: Tapas are typically served as a main dish.
False
What are small portions of food served with drinks in Spain called?
Tapas
Fill in the blank: A popular tapa made with cured ham is called _____.
Jamón ibérico
What are ‘patatas bravas’?
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce
What is the Spanish term for ‘seafood’ often used in tapas?
Mariscos
What is a common ingredient in ‘gazpacho’?
Tomatoes
True or False: Tapas can only be found in Spain.
False
What is the Spanish word for ‘cheese’ commonly served as a tapa?
Queso
What is ‘croquetas’?
Fried balls filled with béchamel and various ingredients
Fill in the blank: One popular tapa is _____, which consists of bread topped with tomato and garlic.
Pan con tomate
What is the traditional way to serve tapas?
In small plates or bowls
What type of fish is often used in ‘boquerones’?
Anchovies
What is the Spanish word for ‘squid’ often served as a tapa?
Calamares
What is ‘albondigas’?
Meatballs, often served in tomato sauce
True or False: Tapas are usually enjoyed alone without drinks.
False
What is the common practice of ordering multiple tapas called?
Tapeo
What is ‘pimientos de padrón’?
Fried green peppers, some of which can be spicy
Fill in the blank: The dish _____ consists of marinated fish.
Escabeche
What is the Spanish word for ‘shrimp’ commonly found in tapas?
Gambas
What is ‘ensaladillas’?
Salads often made with potatoes and mayonnaise
What is ‘chorizo’?
A type of spicy sausage
Fill in the blank: The dish _____ is a traditional Spanish stew often served as a tapa.
Cocido
What is the typical drink served with tapas?
Wine or beer
What does ‘tapas’ literally translate to in English?
Lids or covers
What is ‘tortilla de patatas’?
A Spanish omelette made with potatoes and eggs
