Tapas
Appetiser or snack in Spanish and international cuisine / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Spanish dish. For the Filipino cured beef dish, see Tapa (Filipino cuisine). For the Indian religious/spiritual practice, see Tapas (Indian religions). For other uses, see Tapa (disambiguation).
Tapas (Spanish: [ˈtapa]) are appetisers or snacks in Spanish cuisine. They can be combined to make a full meal, and are served cold (such as mixed olives and cheese) or hot (such as chopitos, which are battered, fried baby squid, or patatas bravas, spicy potatoes). In some bars and restaurants in Spain and across the globe, tapas have evolved into a sophisticated cuisine. In some Central American countries, such snacks are known as bocas. In parts of Mexico, similar dishes are called botanas.
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Tapas in Barcelona, Spain | |
Course | Appetiser or snack |
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Place of origin | Spain |
Serving temperature | Hot or cold |
Main ingredients | Various |
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An individual appetizer (or single order of an item) is a tapa.