Spanish tapas are dishes that are served in snack sizes and can be both cold and hot. A combination of dishes
can be made to create a full meal. What I love about tapas is that it
encourages social interaction through the sharing of dishes rather than each guest
eating a meal set only for themselves.
So what do you need to
prepare for a tapas night? I have collated some of my favourite tapas for you. Here
they are:
Garlic Prawns
These are very tasty and quick to cook! What do you need?
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- chili (to desired strength)
-1.5 kg of medium king prawns (peeled, cleaned and with tail still intact)
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/4 cup of chopped parsley
- Thick, toasted crusty bread to dip into the garlic-prawn oil!
Method:
1. Combine oil, chili, garlic and paprika in pan on medium heat until garlic starts browning.
2. Add prawns, cook for 2-3 minutes on high. Stirring regularly until prawns turn pink in colour.
3. Mix through parsely after removed from heat.
Patatas Bravas
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup of olive oil
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- Chili (to desired strength)
- 1.5kg of tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons of dried oregano
- 500 grams of diced tomatoes
- 1/3 cup of chopped parsley
- 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
Method:
Heat oil in pan at medium temperature. Add onion and stir fry until soft. Then add the garlic, tomatoes, paprika, chilli, salt, and a pinch of sugar. Once combined, add cornstarch to thicken sauce, stirring the mixture until dissolved. Keep simmering sauce until potatoes are cooked.
Cut potatoes into small bite-sized cubes and fry in saucepan with oil and seasoning (salt and pepper) until golden brown and crispy. Once cooked place in plate and drizzle sauce. Sprinkle parsley to garnish.
Churros
To finish off your night in Spain, there is nothing better than making homemade churros! All you need to do is combine 500 grams of plain flour and 500 ml of salted boiling water. Ensure that the water is boiled and not just warm. Mix with wooden spoon and place into churro machine (can be purchased from here). Turn handle to push through mixture and there you have it, a churro! place churro in very hot oil and fry until golden brown.
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves- chili (to desired strength)
-1.5 kg of medium king prawns (peeled, cleaned and with tail still intact)
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/4 cup of chopped parsley
- Thick, toasted crusty bread to dip into the garlic-prawn oil!
Method:
1. Combine oil, chili, garlic and paprika in pan on medium heat until garlic starts browning.
2. Add prawns, cook for 2-3 minutes on high. Stirring regularly until prawns turn pink in colour.
3. Mix through parsely after removed from heat.
Patatas Bravas
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup of olive oil
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- Chili (to desired strength)- 1.5kg of tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons of dried oregano
- 500 grams of diced tomatoes
- 1/3 cup of chopped parsley
- 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
Method:
Heat oil in pan at medium temperature. Add onion and stir fry until soft. Then add the garlic, tomatoes, paprika, chilli, salt, and a pinch of sugar. Once combined, add cornstarch to thicken sauce, stirring the mixture until dissolved. Keep simmering sauce until potatoes are cooked.
Cut potatoes into small bite-sized cubes and fry in saucepan with oil and seasoning (salt and pepper) until golden brown and crispy. Once cooked place in plate and drizzle sauce. Sprinkle parsley to garnish.
Churros
To finish off your night in Spain, there is nothing better than making homemade churros! All you need to do is combine 500 grams of plain flour and 500 ml of salted boiling water. Ensure that the water is boiled and not just warm. Mix with wooden spoon and place into churro machine (can be purchased from here). Turn handle to push through mixture and there you have it, a churro! place churro in very hot oil and fry until golden brown.
Hope you enjoy these lovely dishes as much as I do! Leave a comment below if you have any questions about preparing any of these meals.
- Liana Fasanella
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