Gilda
The gilda is a type of skewered tapa or appetizer from Basque Country.[1] It combines olives, chili peppers and a preserved fish, typically an anchovy, held together by a toothpick and pickled in vinegar.[2] By skewering the ingredients, this dish is a pincho/pintxo, and it is considered the most famous skewer of its kind. It is commonly served in bars and traverns. Today, canning and pickling companies commonly distribute them pre-made.[3]
Name
The name Gilda was first used in San Sebastian, in reference to the main character of the 1946 film Gilda, played by actress Rita Hayworth, as the skewer is "salty, green and a little spicy" (salada, verde y un poco picante).[4][5]
Origin
The invention of the Gilda as a skewer or pintxo is attributed to the bar Casa Vallés. It is consideres as the first true pintxo in Basque culinary history, setting a standard for assembling ingredients on a single skewer at bar counters. [4]
References
- ↑ "GOe, the latest initiative from Basque Culinary Center, has formed a global partnership with CIC, a leading entity in global innovation, to foster ent - Basque Culinary Center". www.bculinary.com. Retrieved 2026-09-04.
- ↑ Marcela T. Garcès (2024) In Defense of the Anchovy: Creating New Culinary Memories through Applied Cultural Context, Siena College
- ↑ Teresa Barrenechea (1998) Basque Table, The Harvard Common Press, Boston
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 PEÑA, ALETXU (2007-06-28). "La 'gilda' se inventó en el bar Casa Vallés". El Diario Vasco (in español). Retrieved 2026-09-04.
- ↑ Teresa Barrenechea (1998) Basque Table, The Harvard Common Press, Boston
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